Location
Winchester
Industry sector
Graduate
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/08/2026
Closing date
01/09/2026
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
* Assist with planning applications from submission through to determination
* Support site appraisals and assessments of development potential
* Assist with pre-application submissions and planning strategy
* Undertake planning research and provide support with planning policy matters
* Assist with planning appeals and written representations
* Support site promotion and Local Plan representations
* Assist with community engagement and consultation activities
* Attend site visits, meetings and discussions with clients and local authorities
* Support project management and coordination with wider consultant teams
* Prepare planning documents, reports and supporting information
* Gain exposure to projects across residential, care, education, commercial and town-centre sectors
Requirements
* A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
* Ideally working towards or interested in pursuing RTPI accreditation
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Good research and analytical abilities
* A genuine interest in planning and the built environment
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
* Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to develop a career in planning
Benefits
* Opportunity to work across a diverse range of planning projects
* Exposure to the full planning journey, from site identification and appraisal through to planning consent and construction
* Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to develop your planning knowledge and professional experience
* Office-based role in the Winchester area with on-site car and bicycle parking
* Excellent transport links, with Winchester train station and Southampton Airport Parkway both approximately 15 minutes away
Interested?