Junior Town Planner
Gatwick Office with Hybrid Working
£27,000 to £30,000 + Bonus + Structured Training + Clear Progression + Healthcare plan
Are you a Town Planning graduate looking to fast forward your career within a supportive, people focused consultancy?
Do you want to learn from experienced professionals, gain exposure to major development projects and follow a clear pathway toward senior level roles?
Are you motivated by structured training, professional development and being part of a collaborative team environment?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established multidisciplinary planning and highways consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high quality projects across residential, healthcare, education, infrastructure and regeneration sectors. With multiple growing offices and a strong pipeline of work, the business continues to invest heavily in developing future planning professionals.
You will join a structured graduate development programme designed to support your progression toward chartership and senior planner level. Working alongside experienced planners, you will assist in research, planning applications and project coordination while gaining exposure to client meetings, committee processes and site visits.
The company has an excellent track record of promoting from within, with many senior leaders having progressed from graduate level. You will benefit from award winning training frameworks, professional mentoring and funded development support, providing both career security and long-term professional growth.
The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Town Planning degree, be highly organised and enjoy working within a team environment. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.
The Role:
1. Supporting preparation of planning applications and statements
2. Undertaking planning policy and site research
3. Assisting with project coordination and documentation
4. Liaising with architects, consultants and third parties
5. Attending client meetings and planning committees
6. Supporting senior planners across a variety of projects
The Person:
7. Master's degree in Town Planning or related discipline
8. Strong organisational and research skills
9. Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities
10. Proactive and eager to learn from senior professionals
11. Comfortable in a team environment
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.