Graduate Town Planner London, England
Westbournes
Full Time
London, England
28000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Graduate Town Planner
Circa £28,000 per annum plus bonus and 25 days annual leave
Hybrid/ London Kent
This role is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to kickstart their planning career by gaining exposure in a variety of planning activities and projects. As a Graduate Town Planner you will work closely with the founder, a planning consultant with over 20 years experience and previously Director of a successful west-end planning consultancy, to develop core research and planning skills , and provide important input into the development and delivery of planning strategies.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Carrying out effective research- Drafting authoritative briefings and site appraisals
- Preparing topic focused papers
- Monitoring and advising on the progress of Local Plans and emerging policies
- Contribute to preparing reports for planning application and appeals
- Liaising with Councils and other agencies to keep up to date with progress
- Accompanying senior colleagues to site visits, and client and Council meetings
The development of our team is a crucial part of growing the businesses and we hope you will be able to quickly progress to a more autonomous role with greater responsibility. We will support you in developing your skills and experience through a combination of on-the-job learning and training towards your formal qualification.
You will be a recent or soon to finish graduate, ideally with a property or environmental related honors degree, or about to commence a RTPI accredited Masters degree in town planning. There is a requirement to travel to client sites in the UK, so having a valid driving license would also be preferred.
To be successful you will be able to demonstrate:
A tenacious and forensic approach to research- Ability to synthesise multiple information/data streams
- Strong written/language skills to present complex issues simply
- Excellent communication skills, able to adapt to different audiences
- Robust organisational skills to manage competing deadlines
- Basic grasp of the UK planning system
Most importantly, you will have a passion for planning and property, and for research leading to creative solutions to support beneficial new development. This may include areas of specialist interest, understanding legislation or emerging planning policy. A desire to learn and improve is critical.
The role attracts a competitive salary and benefits package, including study leave whilst completing your course and subsequent CPD support. Everyone in the business shares in its success, and hence the graduate role is also included with the bonus scheme.
