Graduate - Senior Planner

Graduate Town Planner

Location: Winchester

Salary: £27,000/£30,000

Are you a recent Planning graduate looking to start your career within an established and growing planning consultancy?

I'm currently recruiting for a Graduate Town Planner opportunity in Winchester, offering the chance to gain hands-on experience across a varied range of planning projects and develop your career within a supportive and experienced team.

Responsibilities

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• Assist with planning applications from submission through to determination
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• Support site appraisals and assessments of development potential
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• Assist with pre-application submissions and planning strategy
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• Undertake planning research and provide support with planning policy matters
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• Assist with planning appeals and written representations
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• Support site promotion and Local Plan representations
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• Assist with community engagement and consultation activities
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• Attend site visits, meetings and discussions with clients and local authorities
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• Support project management and coordination with wider consultant teams
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• Prepare planning documents, reports and supporting information
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• Gain exposure to projects across residential, care, education, commercial and town-centre sectors
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Requirements

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• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
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• Ideally working towards or interested in pursuing RTPI accreditation
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills
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• Good research and analytical abilities
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• A genuine interest in planning and the built environment
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• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
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• Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to develop a career in planning
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Benefits

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• Opportunity to work across a diverse range of planning projects
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• Exposure to the full planning journey, from site identification and appraisal through to planning consent and construction
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• Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals
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• Supportive and collaborative team environment
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• Opportunity to develop your planning knowledge and professional experience
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• Office-based role in the Winchester area with on-site car and bicycle parking
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• Excellent transport links, with Winchester train station and Southampton Airport Parkway both approximately 15 minutes away
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Interested?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your CV to