Graduate Town Planner in Bury St Edmunds

Graduate Town Planner in Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds Full-Time 31500 - 38500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Penguin Recruitment Ltd Careers

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Assist in planning projects and liaise with local authorities on exciting developments.
  • Company: Reputable planning consultancy focused on diverse commercial and public projects.
  • Benefits: Career progression, hands-on experience, and support for professional development.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with varied projects across the UK, perfect for ambitious graduates.
  • Why this job: Kickstart your planning career with real-world projects and expert mentorship.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning or related field; strong communication and organisational skills.

The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.

Graduate Town Planner

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I'm currently recruiting for a Graduate Town Planner position with a well-established, specialist planning consultancy that works on a variety of commercial and public-facing development projects across the UK.

The company has a strong focus on retail, town-centre, restaurant, leisure and roadside development, giving graduates the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of planning projects.

Recent work has included town-centre restaurant reconfigurations, leisure-site re-imaging and advertisement consent, as well as planning feasibility and development work associated with roadside sites.

The role would provide excellent exposure to planning applications, site appraisals, planning histories, pre-application discussions, local authority liaison and coordination with highways, design and other technical consultants.

The role would suit a graduate who has

  • A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related subject.
  • A genuine interest in pursuing a career within planning consultancy.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
  • A willingness to learn and develop their planning knowledge.
  • Ideally, some relevant planning experience through a placement, internship or university project.

Benefits include

  • Excellent opportunity for career progression within a specialist planning consultancy.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of commercial and public-facing planning projects.
  • Hands-on experience across the planning application and development-control process.
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced planners and other professional consultants.
  • Development of strong client-facing and local-authority liaison skills. xgikmsk
  • Support towards professional development and progression within the planning sector.
  • Varied workload across projects throughout the UK.

This would be a particularly good opportunity for a graduate looking to build a strong foundation in private-sector planning consultancy and gain prac...

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We think you need these skills to ace Graduate Town Planner in Bury St Edmunds

Degree in Town Planning or Urban Planning
Written Communication Skills
Verbal Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks