Location
Castle Donington
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
14/06/2026
Closing date
05/07/2026
Graduate Planner - Planning Consultancy
A well-regarded planning consultancy with growing operations in the East Midlands is seeking to appoint a Graduate Planner to join its Castle Donington office. The organisation delivers high-quality planning advice and services for a diverse range of clients, including residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early career professional to begin their planning career within a supportive, collaborative environment and gain hands-on experience working across real projects that shape communities.
Role Overview
As a Graduate Planner, you will join a busy team working on planning applications, feasibility assessments and development proposals across a variety of scales and typologies. You will assist experienced planners in progressing applications through the planning system and contribute to the preparation of professional planning documentation.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the preparation of planning applications and supporting documents
* Assisting with research and appraisals of sites and policy frameworks
* Liaising with internal teams, clients, statutory consultees and local planning authorities
* Helping with community engagement and consultation activities
* Contributing to planning reports, presentations and correspondence
* Gaining exposure to development management and strategic planning practice
This role provides a structured learning environment with on-the-job training and mentoring to support your professional development.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a candidate who:
* Holds (or is completing) an RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a closely related discipline
* Is enthusiastic about beginning a career in the UK planning sector
* Has strong communication and organisational skills
* Demonstrates an ability to work well in a team and engage with clients and stakeholders
* Shows attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and eagerness to learn
* Has competence with standard office IT tools (e.g. Word, Excel, GIS desirable)
Prior industry experience is not essential, but any relevant internships, placements or planning-related project work will be advantageous.