Graduate Town Planner

An independent Town Planning Consultancy advising clients across the residential, leisure, retail and commercial sectors is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Town Planner to join its Macclesfield studio. This is a fantastic chance to start your planning career with a respected, well-established practice. Benefits of the Graduate Town Planner role include: Attractive, competitive salary Contributory pension scheme Generous annual leave Support for professional growth Opportunities for personal development Key responsibilities of the Graduate Town Planner: Helping to prepare and submit planning applications Providing support on planning appraisals and assessments of development potential Carrying out planning policy research and reviewing local planning documents Contributing to the drafting of planning statements, reports and representations Assisting senior colleagues on planning appeals and enforcement cases Helping to prepare representations on development plans and Local Plans Communicating with local planning authorities and other professional consultants Visiting sites and collecting information to inform planning advice Tracking planning applications and moving projects through the planning process Requirements of the Graduate Town Planner: An RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a closely related subject A real interest in the UK planning system and the development sector Excellent written and verbal communication skills Solid research and analytical skills Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail The ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines A positive, proactive and practical attitude to solving problems Confidence working as part of a team while taking ownership of your own workload A commitment to learning and developing professionally To apply, please call Sophie on 01792 963134 or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to sophie.ferguson@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. I look forward to hearing from you soon.