Graduate Town Planner in York

Energy Jobline ZR; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development

Personal development

Highly competitive salary

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR, based in York, is recruiting a Graduate Town Planner to support planning teams on residential, renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. This permanent role offers progression opportunities and a platform to contribute from day one.

You will assist with planning applications, prepare statements and reports, conduct policy research, liaise with clients and authorities, and help coordinate multi-disciplinary projects within a busy team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• Genuine interest in the built environment and UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clear presentation of information.
• Good research, analytical and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertaking planning policy research and reviewing local guidance.
• Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and other technical documents.
• Liaising with clients, local planning authorities, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Monitoring planning applications and assisting with project coordination and administration.
• Supporting the assessment of development proposals and identifying planning opportunities and constraints.
• Contributing to projects across residential development, renewable energy and infrastructure.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across planning, landscape architecture and civil engineering.

Skills

Strong communication

Research

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Proactive

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Town Planning or Urban Planning

Job description

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established multidisciplined consultancy who provide planning and engineering services to residential and infrastructure projects across the UK. They are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and talented Graduate Town Planner to join their York offices.

Benefits for the role of Graduate Town Planner include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Professional development
• Personal development

Duties for the role of Graduate Town Planner:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documentation
• Undertaking planning policy research and reviewing relevant local and planning guidance
• Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and other technical documents
• Liaising with clients, local planning authorities, consultants and other project stakeholders
• Monitoring planning applications and assisting with project coordination and administration
• Supporting the assessment of development proposals and identifying planning opportunities and constraints
• Contributing to projects across residential development, renewable energy and infrastructure
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across planning, landscape architecture and civil engineering

Requirements for the role of Graduate Town Planner:

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related discipline
• A genuine interest in the built environment, development and the UK planning system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and accurately
• Good research, analytical and organisational skills
• A proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

This is a permanent role