**Graduate Planner**
Congleton – hybrid 2 days per week
My client is one of the UK’s most active and successful land promoters based in Cheshire.
This is a superb opportunity for a graduate with – or nearing completion of – an RTPI accredited degree, to kick start a career in planning as part of a successful business. We will also accept applications from Human Geography graduates who are willing to undertake a part-time master’s degree in Planning, typically at The University of Manchester.
Why Apply?
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive Bonus Scheme
- Private Medical Cover – Single Cover
- 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
- Choice of Flexible Benefits
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Responsibilities
As a Graduate Planner, you will support the planning team with the progression of sites through the planning application and Local Plan promotion process. Duties will include:
- Undertaking research to support planning applications and promoting sites to Local Planning Authorities
- Evaluating the planning prospects of potential development sites
- Master planning and assisting in site design
- Attending meetings and interviews with prospective landowners and agents to secure new sites
- Monitoring planning applications and changes in local planning and national planning policies
- Supporting the authoring of representations to Local or Neighbourhood Plan consultations
- Administration of company data held on Local Authorities
Candidate Requirements
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
- Education to degree level on an accredited RTPI course or a Human Geography graduate with clear motivation to study a part-time Master’s in Planning
- Excellent ability to undertake research, where problem-solving and initiative are key
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Motivated to learn and develop as your experience in the role increases
- Must be able to work with others in a professional manner in order to support an inclusive and collaborative workplace
If you are looking to kick start your career in planning and be part of a successful and supportive team, then this is the opportunity for you. Apply now!
