Graduate Town Planner

Job description

Location: Gatwick Area (Office-based with flexibility)Sector: Planning Consultancy

We are working with a well-established and growing planning consultancy to recruit a Graduate Town Planner for their office near Gatwick. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning graduate to begin their career within a supportive, commercially aware consultancy offering structured training and exposure to a broad range of development projects.

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will work closely with experienced planners and directors, gaining hands-on experience across the full planning lifecycle. The role offers strong mentoring, responsibility from an early stage, and clear progression toward professional qualification.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications

• Supporting site appraisals, planning research and policy analysis

• Drafting Planning Statements and supporting documents

• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and external consultants

• Monitoring planning applications and contributing to project delivery

To be considered, you should have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

• A strong interest in development and the UK planning system

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive, organised approach and willingness to learn

• Eligibility or intent to work toward MRTPI accreditation

• A supportive graduate environment with structured training

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects

• Clear career progression and mentoring toward chartership

• A friendly, professional office culture in the Gatwick area

• Competitive graduate salary and benefits

This role is ideal for a motivated graduate looking to build a long-term career within a respected planning consultancy that invests in its people.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Gatwick Airport

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £28,000 and £32,000 Per Month

Published at

08-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English