Graduate Town Planner

Job Title:

Graduate Town Planner

Location:

Dover

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join an independent Town Planning Consultancy that provide their expertise to the residential, leisure, retail, and commercial sectors. They are on the lookout for a talented and enthusiastic Graduate Town Planner to join their Macclesfield studio.

• Highly competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Professional development
• Personal development
  
  Duties for the role of Graduate Town Planner:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Supporting planning appraisals and development potential assessments
• Undertaking planning policy research and reviewing local planning documents
• Assisting with the preparation of planning statements, reports and representations
• Supporting senior colleagues with planning appeals and enforcement matters
• Assisting with development plan and Local Plan representations
• Liaising with local planning authorities and other professional consultants
• Undertaking site visits and gathering information to support planning advice
• Monitoring planning applications and progressing projects through the planning process

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a closely related discipline which is RTPI accredited
• A genuine interest in the UK planning system and development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good research and analytical abilities
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive, positive and practical approach to problem solving
• The confidence to work collaboratively while also taking responsibility for your own workload
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally

This is a permanent role