At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with planning applications and support site appraisals in a dynamic consultancy.
- Company: Established planning consultancy in Winchester with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse projects, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Office-based role with excellent transport links and a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your planning career with hands-on experience and mentorship from industry experts.
- Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning or related field; strong communication and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Winchester
Salary: £27,000/£30,000
Are you a recent Planning graduate looking to start your career within an established and growing planning consultancy? I'm currently recruiting for a Graduate Town Planner opportunity in Winchester, offering the chance to gain hands-on experience across a varied range of planning projects and develop your career within a supportive and experienced team.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning applications from submission through to determination
- Support site appraisals and assessments of development potential
- Assist with pre-application submissions and planning strategy
- Undertake planning research and provide support with planning policy matters
- Assist with planning appeals and written representations
- Support site promotion and Local Plan representations
- Assist with community engagement and consultation activities
- Attend site visits, meetings and discussions with clients and local authorities
- Support project management and coordination with wider consultant teams
- Prepare planning documents, reports and supporting information
- Gain exposure to projects across residential, care, education, commercial and town-centre sectors
Requirements
- A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
- Ideally working towards or interested in pursuing RTPI accreditation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good research and analytical abilities
- A genuine interest in planning and the built environment
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to develop a career in planning
Benefits
- Opportunity to work across a diverse range of planning projects
- Exposure to the full planning journey, from site identification and appraisal through to planning consent and construction
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to develop your planning knowledge and professional experience
- Office-based role in the Winchester area with on-site car and bicycle parking
- Excellent transport links, with Winchester train station and Southampton Airport Parkway both approximately 15 minutes away
Interested?
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