About this role
Job Title: Graduate Town Planner
Ref: BM340
Location: Colchester
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing multidisciplined property consultancy who work alongside a range of developers, investors, private, and public sector clients. They are looking for an experienced and talented Graduate Town Planner to join their team in their Colchester offices.
Benefits for the role of Graduate Town Planner include:
Highly competitive salaryContributory pension schemeGenerous holiday allowanceProfessional developmentPersonal development Duties for the role of Graduate Town Planner:
Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications across a range of development typesUndertaking planning appraisals and assessing development opportunitiesSupporting senior colleagues with strategic land promotion and development projectsPreparing planning statements, reports, representations and other planning documentationResearching planning policy and legislation and advising on its implicationsLiaising with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, consultants, clients and other stakeholdersAssisting with planning appeals, enforcement matters and planning committee workMonitoring planning applications and managing projects through the planning processAttending site visits, client meetings and planning meetings Requirements for the role of Graduate Town Planner:
A degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, Spatial Planning, Urban Planning or a related disciplinePrevious experience working within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar planning environmentA good understanding of the UK planning system and current planning policyExperience of preparing or assisting with planning applications and supporting documentationStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organisational and time-management abilitiesGood attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlinesA commercially minded and solutions-focused approachThe confidence to communicate with clients, consultants and planning authoritiesA willingness to learn and take responsibility for your own developmentA full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to the nature of the role If this role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to Town Planning please feel free to contact Ben Moore on or email . There are many more roles available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role