We are looking for an ambitious student to join our Planning and Development division in Leeds on a 12 month placement within our Planning team. This is a varied and interesting role providing support to the Planning and Development team with planning applications and projects. In addition, the planning team will support students towards achieving MRTPI qualification, through an introduction to the APC Structured Training Scheme.
Main tasks
* Liaising and communicating with clients and managing and developing client relationships
* Fielding enquiries from prospective clients, reviewing and assessing their proposals and preparing fee proposals for them.
* Providing professional planning advice to clients on a variety of planning matters
* Undertaking the necessary research to prepare site appraisals.
* Briefing, liaising with and managing external consultants responsible for producing work to support clients’ planning applications and appeals.
* Assisting with the preparation and submission of a variety of different types of planning applications
* Negotiating with local authorities and consultees on behalf of clients in the preparation and management of planning applications, appeals and representations.
* Preparing and assisting with planning appeals via the written representations, informal hearings and public inquiry procedures
* Making representations on behalf of clients to Local Plan consultations and representing clients through the public examination process
* Managing own fee income by monitoring progress towards targets ensuring timely invoicing of work
* Representing clients at public exhibition events.
* Representing clients at planning committee.
What will it take to be successful?
You will be studying towards an MRTPI accredited degree, looking to gain consultancy experience within a Planning & Development team. Candidates with relevant work experience within the Planning profession who can demonstrate a basic understanding of Planning, generally would be beneficial. However, we are also looking for candidates with a can‑do attitude and strong communication skills who are driven and enjoy problem solving who will be an asset to our team. Candidates will be highly motivated problem solvers who enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment as part of a team.
AI use in our recruitment process
At Carter Jonas we support the advancements in technology to help grow our business. However, people remain at the core of who we are, and this is instilled into our recruitment process. You may utilise artificial intelligence (AI) tools and platforms to support you during the application process, however, as with any application all information submitted must be factually accurate and all examples provided must be taken directly from your own experience. All presented information will be assessed at interview. Any applications where factual inaccuracy, plagiarism or copying of examples / answers from internet sources is detected will be withdrawn from the process.
Application deadline : 2 January 2026
Interview date : January 2026
Start date : July - August 2026
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