Overview
Graduate Town Planner - Sheffield | Planning & Development Consultancy
Are you a recent graduate in Town Planning or a related discipline looking to launch your career with a highly regarded planning consultancy? A well-established and growing planning and development consultancy in Sheffield is looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner to join their collaborative and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of planning projects while working alongside experienced planners who will support your professional development and RTPI pathway.
The Role
As a Graduate Town Planner, you will support senior planners on a variety of projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. You will gain exposure to the full planning process and develop strong technical and professional skills.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
* Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals
* Preparing supporting documents including planning statements
* Liaising with local authorities, consultants and clients
* Monitoring planning applications and policy changes
* Supporting senior team members with project delivery
About You
The successful candidate will be motivated, organised and eager to build a career within planning.
* A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
* Ideally RTPI-accredited qualification (or working towards one)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Good research and analytical abilities
* A proactive and enthusiastic attitude
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Previous planning-related work experience (internships, placements, or consultancy experience) would be beneficial but is not essential.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive graduate salary
* Structured training and mentoring
* Support towards RTPI Chartership
* Exposure to a wide variety of planning projects
* Friendly and collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to build a long-term career within planning
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