Graduate Town Planner

Location: Sandwich, Kent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Employment: Permanent, full-time

Are you a recent graduate looking to build your career in town planning with an established and forward-thinking planning consultancy?

We are currently working with a well-established planning consultancy based in Sandwich, Kent, who are looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning graduate to join a supportive team, gain valuable experience across a diverse range of projects and develop their professional career within the planning sector.

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will work closely with experienced planners and consultants, supporting the delivery of planning projects for a range of clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking planning research and policy reviews.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with planning appraisals and development assessments.
• Liaising with clients, local planning authorities and other professional consultants.
• Monitoring planning applications and keeping clients updated on progress.
• Supporting senior team members across a variety of residential, commercial and development projects.
• Keeping up to date with changes to planning policy, legislation and local planning matters.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within planning consultancy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research, analytical and organisational abilities.
• An understanding of the UK planning system and relevant planning policy.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• A proactive, enthusiastic and commercially aware approach.
• The confidence to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Previous planning experience would be advantageous but is not essential. This position would suit a recent graduate looking for their first opportunity within planning consultancy, as well as someone with some initial planning experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.

• Permanent position within an established planning consultancy.
• Excellent opportunity for career progression and professional development.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of planning projects.
• Support from experienced planning professionals.
• A collaborative and professional working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a planning graduate looking to establish yourself within a respected consultancy and are interested in working in Sandwich, Kent, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence with our recruitment team.