Graduate Town Planner – Colchester – Summer/Autumn 2026

LRG; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is excited to welcome new Graduate Town Planners to join their team in Colchester starting September 2026. Candidates must possess an RTPI Accredited degree in town planning. The company offers a dedicated Graduate Programme that includes personalized mentoring and professional development support. This role provides competitive salary and benefits, fostering a collaborative environment for new talents eager to grow in the planning profession.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discounts with retailers

Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Demonstrable commitment to town planning profession.
• Relevant placements and internships are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support career development through a bespoke Graduate Programme.
• Participate in dedicated mentoring throughout the programme.
• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of training/CPD each year.

Skills

Passion for town planning

Commitment to professional development

Relevant work experience

Education

RTPI Accredited undergraduate/postgraduate degree in town planning

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Town Planner

Location: Colchester

Brand: Boyer

Salary: Competitive Salary Package

About Us: Boyer is a leading multi-skilled planning and development consultancy who deliver successful planning solutions to enable developments across the UK. With a creative, dynamic and collaborative culture, you will work alongside our team and a wide range of clients on challenging and prestigious development projects.

Job Summary and key responsibilities

Boyer (part of LRG) is excited to open our application process for new Graduate Town Planners to join each of our offices, based in Cardiff, Colchester, London, the Midlands and Camberley, from September 2026.

We are looking for candidates with a passion for town planning and a demonstrable commitment to the profession and your career development. You should ideally have an RTPI Accredited undergraduate / postgraduate degree in town planning or a relevant discipline. You will also ideally be able to demonstrate relevant work experience, including placements and internships.

If you join us as a Graduate Town Planner, we will commit to closely supporting your career through our bespoke Graduate Programme. This will include :

• Dedicated Mentoring throughout the programme (and on-going throughout your career);
• An Individual Development Plan to identify key objectives and goals;
• A minimum of 20 hours of training / CPD each year (in various forms); and
• Support and mentoring to help you obtain professional membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

The closing date for applications is 31 December 2025. We do, however, recommend applying as soon as possible as adverts may close sooner if application numbers are very high.

Our Graduate Recruitment process

• Online application received and reviewed;
• Online video interview if selected;
• Formal Interviews at your chosen office location if selected.

For those successful candidates starting with our business in September 2026, we offer the following benefits :

• A Competitive Salary;
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays per annum, increasing by one day per year of service, to a maximum entitlement of 27 days;
• Staff discounts with many retailers;
• Free 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme;
• Staff discount on property and financial services;
• Salary sacrifice pension;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Eye care vouchers; and
• Support to gain relevant professional qualifications (including payment of professional subscription fees).

Boyer is an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Development Industry.

Please note we do not accept applications submitted by Agencies. We are also unable to support work sponsored visas for Graduate Planners.