Graduate Town Planner

Graduate Town Planner

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £27-30,000

Are you a recent Planning graduate ready to take the next step in your career with an established and experienced planning team?

I'm currently recruiting for a Graduate Town Planner opportunity in Cambridge, offering an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a varied portfolio of planning projects. You'll work closely with experienced planners, develop your technical knowledge and professional skills, and benefit from a structured graduate training programme designed to support your long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of planning statements and planning appraisals
• Support the delivery of a range of planning projects, including larger and more complex schemes
• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals
• Assist clients throughout the planning and development process
• Assess and appraise new development opportunities
• Undertake planning policy research and analysis
• Assist with the preparation of Design and Access Statements where appropriate
• Manage a variety of planning applications and monitor progress and outcomes
• Support community engagement and consultation activities
• Attend planning committee meetings and public examinations
• Participate in site visits and client meetings
• Assist with preparing fee proposals and project scopes

About You

• A degree in Town Planning or a related subject, ideally RTPI-accredited
• A clear interest in town planning and a genuine desire to develop a career in the sector
• Previous planning experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a team
• A proactive, motivated and ambitious approach to professional development
• Transferable skills and relevant experience are encouraged, and we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days after 3 years' service
• Life Assurance at 4x basic salary
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Westfield Health Cashplan
• 1 paid volunteering day each year for a charity of your choice
• Dedicated internal graduate training programme
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working options considered
• Full-time, permanent opportunity

To apply for this role, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to (url removed). I look forward to hearing from you soon.