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