Graduate Town Planner - Oxford

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Town Planner – Oxford

Location: Oxford
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Sector: Planning Consultancy

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in town planning?

I’m working with a growing planning consultancy in Oxford that is looking to recruit a motivated Graduate Town Planner to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience across a range of planning projects, develop their technical knowledge and work alongside experienced planning professionals.

The Role

As a Graduate Town Planner, you’ll support the team in delivering planning advice and managing projects across a varied portfolio of developments. You’ll gain exposure to all stages of the planning process while building the skills needed to progress your career within consultancy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other consultants.
• Monitoring planning applications and keeping up to date with relevant policy changes.
• Supporting senior colleagues on a range of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.

About You

We’re keen to speak with enthusiastic graduates who are passionate about the built environment and keen to develop a career in planning consultancy.

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, ideally with an RTPI-accredited qualification.
• A genuine interest in planning policy, development and the built environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

What’s on Offer?

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Valuable hands-on experience across a range of planning projects.
• Support from experienced planners and opportunities for professional development.
• Assistance towards RTPI membership and chartership, where applicable.
• A clear opportunity to build a long-term career within planning consultancy.

Interested?

If you’re a recent graduate looking to take your first step into planning consultancy, I’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch for a confidential discussion or send across your CV to find out more about this opportunity in Oxford.

All enquiries will be treated in confidence.

kirsty@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk

01792 940004

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Abingdon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-10-2026

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