Location
Cambridge
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/08/2026
Closing date
01/09/2026
Graduate Town Planner
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £27,000/£30,000
Are you a recent Planning graduate looking to kick-start your career within an established planning team?
I'm currently recruiting for a Graduate Town Planner opportunity in Lincoln, offering the chance to work alongside experienced planners on a broad range of projects, while developing your professional and personal skills through a dedicated graduate training programme.
Responsibilities
* Assist with and prepare planning statements
* Assist with the preparation of planning appraisals
* Support the team on larger planning projects
* Prepare planning applications and appeals
* Assist clients throughout the planning process
* Appraise new development opportunities
* Undertake planning research and analysis
* Assist with the preparation of Design and Access Statements where required
* Manage a range of planning applications and monitor outcomes
* Undertake community engagement
* Attend planning committee meetings and public examinations
* Attend site visits and client meetings
* Assist with the preparation of fee proposals for projects
Requirements
* Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, ideally RTPI accredited
* Demonstrated interest in planning
* Previous planning experience is desirable but not essential
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Strong motivation and ambition to develop a career in planning
* Transferable skills are welcomed, with consideration given to candidates who may not meet every listed requirement
Benefits
* 25 days' holiday, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days after 3 years of service
* Life Assurance of 4x basic salary
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
* Holiday Buy Back Scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Westfield Health Cashplan
* 1 paid volunteering day each year for a chosen charity
* Internal graduate training programme
* Hybrid working policy
* Full-time permanent position
* Flexible working options can be considered
Interested?