Job Description
Graduate Town Planner – Oxford
Location: Oxford
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Sector: Planning Consultancy
Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in town planning?
I’m working with a growing planning consultancy in Oxford that is looking to recruit a motivated Graduate Town Planner to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience across a range of planning projects, develop their technical knowledge and work alongside experienced planning professionals.
The Role
As a Graduate Town Planner, you’ll support the team in delivering planning advice and managing projects across a varied portfolio of developments. You’ll gain exposure to all stages of the planning process while building the skills needed to progress your career within consultancy.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
- Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.
- Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
- Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other consultants.
- Monitoring planning applications and keeping up to date with relevant policy changes.
- Supporting senior colleagues on a range of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.
About You
We’re keen to speak with enthusiastic graduates who are passionate about the built environment and keen to develop a career in planning consultancy.
You’ll ideally have:
- A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, ideally with an RTPI-accredited qualification.
- A genuine interest in planning policy, development and the built environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
What’s on Offer?
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Valuable hands-on experience across a range of planning projects.
- Support from experienced planners and opportunities for professional development.
- Assistance towards RTPI membership and chartership, where applicable.
- A clear opportunity to build a long-term career within planning consultancy.
Interested?
If you’re a recent graduate looking to take your first step into planning consultancy, I’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch for a confidential discussion or send across your CV to find out more about this opportunity in Oxford.
All enquiries will be treated in confidence.
kirsty@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk
01792 940004
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