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Job Title: Graduate / Assistant Town Planner
Location: Chelmsford
Are you a Graduate or Assistant Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career within a well-established and growing planning consultancy?
I'm currently working with a specialist property and planning consultancy in Chelmsford that is looking to strengthen its planning team with the appointment of a Graduate / Assistant Town Planner.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their experience within private-sector planning, working alongside experienced Chartered Town Planners on a varied portfolio of projects.
The Role
As a Graduate / Assistant Town Planner, you will be involved across a range of planning projects, gaining exposure to both day-to-day development management and more strategic planning work.
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Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
- Undertaking planning appraisals and research
- Supporting senior planners with planning strategies and client advice
- Preparing planning statements, reports, and representations
- Assisting with appeals, enforcement matters, and planning enquiries
- Liaising with clients, local authorities, and other consultants
- Supporting the promotion of development sites through the planning system
- Gaining exposure to residential, commercial, rural, and mixed-use projects
The Candidate
I'm keen to speak with candidates who are either recently graduated or have some initial planning experience within consultancy or the public sector.
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Ideally, You Will Have
- A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or a related discipline
- Some understanding of the UK planning system
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- A genuine interest in developing a career within planning consultancy
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
- A full UK driving licence would be advantageous
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, contact Josh Jones on 362 010.
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