Graduate Town Planner

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Graduate Town Planner
Location: Gatwick Area (Office-based with flexibility) Sector: Planning Consultancy
We are working with a well-established and growing planning consultancy to recruit a Graduate Town Planner for their office near Gatwick. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning graduate to begin their career within a supportive, commercially aware consultancy offering structured training and exposure to a broad range of development projects.
The Role
As a Graduate Town Planner, you will work closely with experienced planners and directors, gaining hands-on experience across the full planning lifecycle. The role offers strong mentoring, responsibility from an early stage, and clear progression toward professional qualification.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
Supporting site appraisals, planning research and policy analysis
Drafting Planning Statements and supporting documents
Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and external consultants
Monitoring planning applications and contributing to project delivery
About You
To be considered, you should have:
A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
A strong interest in development and the UK planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A proactive, organised approach and willingness to learn
Eligibility or intent to work toward MRTPI accreditation
What's on Offer
A supportive graduate environment with structured training
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects
Clear career progression and mentoring toward chartership
A friendly, professional office culture in the Gatwick area
Competitive graduate salary and benefits
This role is ideal for a motivated graduate looking to build a long-term career within a respected planning consultancy that invests in its people
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Location:
Gatwick, West Sussex
Salary:
£28,000 - £32,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Consulting

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