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Graduate Town Planner
Location: Cambridge
My client, a leading Planning & Heritage consultancy based in Cambridge, is looking to attract a talented and ambitious Graduate Town Planner to join their expert team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for planning to start their career within a dynamic and supportive environment.
As a Graduate Town Planner, you will play an integral role in assisting the team with a variety of planning services, ranging from planning applications to heritage advice. You'll have the chance to work alongside experienced Chartered Town Planners and other experts within a multidisciplinary property consultancy, gaining valuable exposure to projects across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, and the surrounding areas.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and feasibility studies.
- Support with planning appraisals, identifying opportunities and tackling constraints for development projects.
- Help provide pre-planning advice to clients, ensuring the best strategy for their planning needs.
- Engage with a range of clients, including property companies, landowners, farmers, and private individuals, providing guidance on the planning process.
- Work alongside architects, technical consultancies, and other departments to deliver seamless planning services.
- Stay up-to-date with planning regulations and legislation, contributing to the continuous improvement of the consultancy's services.
Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (or working towards one).
- An enthusiasm for planning and the built environment, with a keen interest in development and heritage issues.
- Strong communication, research, and analytical skills.
- A proactive and collaborative attitude, with the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Experience or knowledge of planning software, although not essential, would be beneficial.
Why Join?
My client offers an exciting opportunity for career development in a well-established consultancy. As a Graduate Town Planner, you will be supported in your professional growth, with the potential to progress to more senior roles as you gain experience. The company values a friendly and approachable culture, prioritising client satisfaction and building long-term relationships, which has led to an excellent reputation across the region.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Exposure to a wide range of exciting projects across different sectors.
Interested?
Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
