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Graduate Town Planner

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Graduate Planner
Bedford
Permanent
Our client, an established planning consultancy, is urgently looking to appoint an ambitious Graduate Town Planner to work as part of their established team in Bedford. The successful Graduate Town Planner will be working alongside Senior Planners to deliver planning applications, appeals, and site assessments for predominantly residential, rural, mixed use, and commercial schemes.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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- A relevant town planning/related degree and ideally a further MSc
- An ambition to pursue Chartered Planner status
- Some town planning experience
- A full UK driver's licence
Duties
- Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
- Conducting planning research and policy reviews
- Drafting planning statements, appraisals, and appeal documents
- Liaising with local authorities and statutory bodies
- Supporting public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities
- Assisting with client relationship management
- Delivering advice to clients


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Benefits
- Joining an established company with excellent career progression opportunities
- Competitive starting salary and benefits package
Interested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on 963 075 or to and we will get back to you.
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