Graduate - Senior Planner

Job Description

Graduate Town Planner

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