Graduate Town Planner

**Graduate Planner**

Congleton - hybrid 2 days per week

My client is one of the UK's most active and successful land promoters based in Cheshire.

This is a superb opportunity for a graduate with - or nearing completion of - an RTPI accredited degree, to kick start a career in planning as part of a successful business. We will also accept applications from Human Geography graduates who are willing to undertake a part-time master's degree in Planning, typically at The University of Manchester.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Responsibilities

As a Graduate Planner, you will support the planning team with the progression of sites through the planning application and Local Plan promotion process. Duties will include:

• Undertaking research to support planning applications and promoting sites to Local Planning Authorities
• Evaluating the planning prospects of potential development sites
• Master planning and assisting in site design
• Attending meetings and interviews with prospective landowners and agents to secure new sites
• Monitoring planning applications and changes in local planning and national planning policies
• Supporting the authoring of representations to Local or Neighbourhood Plan consultations
• Administration of company data held on Local Authorities

Candidate Requirements

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Education to degree level on an accredited RTPI course or a Human Geography graduate with clear motivation to study a part-time Master's in Planning
• Excellent ability to undertake research, where problem-solving and initiative are key
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Motivated to learn and develop as your experience in the role increases
• Must be able to work with others in a professional manner in order to support an inclusive and collaborative workplace

If you are looking to kick start your career in planning and be part of a successful and supportive team, then this is the opportunity for you. Apply now!