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Graduate Town Planner

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Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£25k - £29k Annual
Full-Time
Graduate Town Planner
Location: Flexible (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for planning and shaping communities? Are you looking to kick-start your career with a supportive planning consultancy that will invest in your development and provide exposure to a wide variety of projects?

Our client is an established and growing independent planning consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial, rural, and mixed-use developments. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Graduate Town Planner to join their friendly and experienced team.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced Chartered Town Planners, and develop the skills needed to build a successful career in planning.

The Role

As a Graduate Town Planner, you'll support the delivery of planning projects from inception through to determination, working closely with senior planners and clients across a diverse portfolio of developments.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
Undertaking planning policy and site research.
Preparing Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements, and supporting documentation.
Liaising with local authorities, consultees, and external stakeholders.
Supporting client meetings and project discussions.
Monitoring planning applications and providing updates to clients.
Keeping up to date with changes in planning legislation and policy.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

A degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related discipline accredited by the RTPI.
A genuine enthusiasm for the planning profession.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong research, analytical, and organisational abilities.
A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
A full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary.
Full support towards RTPI Chartership (APC).
Ongoing professional development and mentoring.
Exposure to a broad range of planning projects.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Generous holiday allowance.
Pension scheme.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy.If you're looking to begin your planning career with a consultancy that values professional development, encourages progression, and offers exposure to exciting projects across multiple sectors, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the first step towards building a rewarding career in town planning

Reference: 225369573

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Graduate Town Planner

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library

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Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£25k - £29k Annual
Full-Time
Graduate Town Planner
Location: Flexible (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for planning and shaping communities? Are you looking to kick-start your career with a supportive planning consultancy that will invest in your development and provide exposure to a wide variety of projects?

Our client is an established and growing independent planning consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial, rural, and mixed-use developments. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Graduate Town Planner to join their friendly and experienced team.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced Chartered Town Planners, and develop the skills needed to build a successful career in planning.

The Role

As a Graduate Town Planner, you'll support the delivery of planning projects from inception through to determination, working closely with senior planners and clients across a diverse portfolio of developments.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
Undertaking planning policy and site research.
Preparing Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements, and supporting documentation.
Liaising with local authorities, consultees, and external stakeholders.
Supporting client meetings and project discussions.
Monitoring planning applications and providing updates to clients.
Keeping up to date with changes in planning legislation and policy.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

A degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related discipline accredited by the RTPI.
A genuine enthusiasm for the planning profession.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong research, analytical, and organisational abilities.
A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
A full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary.
Full support towards RTPI Chartership (APC).
Ongoing professional development and mentoring.
Exposure to a broad range of planning projects.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Generous holiday allowance.
Pension scheme.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy.If you're looking to begin your planning career with a consultancy that values professional development, encourages progression, and offers exposure to exciting projects across multiple sectors, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the first step towards building a rewarding career in town planning
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