Graduate Town Planner – Warrington in Cheshire

Graduate Town Planner – Warrington (Office Based)

£27000-£30000 + Benefits + Full APC training

Leading Planning Consultancy who specialises in the telecommunication sector are actively looking for a Graduate Town Planner to join an existing team covering commercial contracts across the UK assisting with the submission of planning applications.

This Graduate Town Planner role is the perfect opportunity for someone who is fresh out of university or already finished and looking for their first career step in the planning sector whilst being supported through their APC.

Based in Warrington, the Graduate Town Planner will ideally have the following background

• Hold a degree and/or Masters in Town Planning or a similar discipline
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and an eye for detail
• Any previous experience in planning processes whether through a placement year or post qualification would be beneficial but not essential
• Full driving license

Typical work for the Graduate Town Planner will include

• Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Checking planning proposals are not in conflict with local planning policies.
• Undertaking planning research on site locations and previous submissions in the local area including site restrictions, environmental impact and conservation areas
• Liaising with internal and external points of contacts in the planning process including- local authority planning officers, architects, site surveyors, developers and landowners
• Assisting in any appeal process
• Monitoring applications through the planning process.
• Helping to respond to planning officers' comments.
• Ensuring all site information is recorded accurately.

In return for their hard work, the Graduate Town Planner will join an existing team, receive full training and a mentor to work alongside. With a host of industry benefits this is a fantastic opportunity to kick start a planner’s career.

For more information, please email Nick Lewis with a copy of your CV

Similar Job Titles - Graduate Town Planner, Graduate Planner, Assistant Town Planner, Assistant Planner, Junior Town Planner, Junior Planner, Planning Assistant, Graduate Planning Consultant, Assistant Planning Consultant, Graduate Planning Officer.

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