Graduate Town Planner

Job Title: Graduate Town Planner

Ref: BM340

Location: Colchester

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing multidisciplined property consultancy who work alongside a range of developers, investors, private, and public sector clients. They are looking for an experienced and talented Graduate Town Planner to join their team in their Colchester offices.

Benefits for the role of Graduate Town Planner include:

Highly competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance
Professional development
Personal developmentDuties for the role of Graduate Town Planner:

Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications across a range of development types
Undertaking planning appraisals and assessing development opportunities
Supporting senior colleagues with strategic land promotion and development projects
Preparing planning statements, reports, representations and other planning documentation
Researching planning policy and legislation and advising on its implications
Liaising with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, consultants, clients and other stakeholders
Assisting with planning appeals, enforcement matters and planning committee work
Monitoring planning applications and managing projects through the planning process
Attending site visits, client meetings and planning meetingsRequirements for the role of Graduate Town Planner:

A degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, Spatial Planning, Urban Planning or a related discipline
Previous experience working within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar planning environment
A good understanding of the UK planning system and current planning policy
Experience of preparing or assisting with planning applications and supporting documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
A commercially minded and solutions-focused approach
The confidence to communicate with clients, consultants and planning authorities
A willingness to learn and take responsibility for your own development
A full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to the nature of the roleIf this role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to Town Planning please feel free to contact Ben Moore on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). There are many more roles available on our website at (url removed). This is a permanent role

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