Job Advertisement: Graduate Town Planner / Planning Consultant Location: Bury St Edmunds About the Client Our client is a highly respected and well-established consultancy offering a comprehensive range of agricultural, environmental, and planning services. Based in Bury St Edmunds and led by a team of six Partners, they are known for delivering high-quality, impartial advice that helps clients achieve their business and personal goals. The company operates across a diverse range of sectors, including rural, residential, and commercial planning, with a strong focus on projects across East Anglia and a growing national presence. Position Overview We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Town Planner / Planning Consultant to join a recently established and growing planning team. This role will allow you to develop your skills and career while working on a wide variety of planning projects. You will support the team in managing a diverse portfolio of projects within the rural, residential, and commercial sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early career planner to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide support to senior team members on a range of planning projects, ensuring high service levels for clients. Assist in the preparation of planning applications, reports, and technical documents. Carry out research, site appraisals, and planning policy reviews to inform project work. Contribute to client meetings and help manage ongoing project progress. Assist with the coordination of planning applications across a variety of sectors, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with regulations. Help maintain positive client relationships through effective communication and delivery of quality work.Benefits: Ongoing investment in professional training and development. Staff incentives and rewards scheme. Comprehensive health scheme. Flexible working policy from day one. Enhanced pension scheme. Ongoing wellbeing support. Opportunities to contribute to the wider business strategy and growth. Modern, bespoke office with on-site parking. Height-adjustable desks to promote workplace comfort. A true focus on work/life harmony, fostering a supportive and balanced working environment.Person Specification: The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with a degree in Town Planning or a related field, or someone early in their planning career looking to further their professional development. A passion for planning, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, will be essential to success in this role. Key Skills & Experience: Degree in Town Planning or a related field (or equivalent). A keen interest in planning, particularly in rural, residential, and commercial sectors. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team while managing your own workload. A proactive, adaptable, and client-focused approach to your work.Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your planning career with a well-regarded consultancy that values its employees. Our client offers a supportive working environment with clear opportunities for career progression, comprehensive benefits, and a strong emphasis on professional development and wellbeing. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above