Graduate Town Planner in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Graduate Town Planner

Location: Manchester
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Just starting your career in Town Planning and looking for an opportunity where you can learn, develop and get stuck into some genuinely interesting projects?

I'm working with a highly regarded, established property and planning consultancy who are looking to welcome a Graduate Town Planner into their growing Manchester team.

Benefits for the role of Graduate Town Planner:

• Competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Excellent professional development and training opportunities.
• Support towards achieving MRTPI chartership.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals.
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression.

Duties for the role of Graduate Town Planner:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.
• Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and supporting documents.
• Researching local and national planning policies and legislation.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other stakeholders.
• Supporting senior colleagues with a range of development projects.
• Attending meetings and gaining exposure to client-facing responsibilities.
• Developing an understanding of the planning process from initial instruction through to determination.

Requirements for the role of Graduate Town Planner:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in the built environment, development and planning.
• A basic understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• An interest in working towards MRTPI chartership.

Interested?

If you've recently graduated in Town Planning and are looking for the right opportunity to get your career moving, this could be a brilliant place to start.

You'll be joining an established consultancy where you can gain valuable experience, learn from experienced professionals and build a long-term career in planning.

Whether you're actively looking for your first role or just starting to explore the market, I'd love to hear from you!

Efan Thomas
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