Graduate Town Planner

Graduate Town Planner - Sheffield | Planning & Development Consultancy Are you a recent graduate in Town Planning or a related discipline looking to launch your career with a highly regarded planning consultancy? A well-established and growing planning and development consultancy in Sheffield is looking to appoint a Graduate Town Planner to join their collaborative and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of planning projects while working alongside experienced planners who will support your professional development and RTPI pathway. The Role As a Graduate Town Planner, you will support senior planners on a variety of projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. You will gain exposure to the full planning process and develop strong technical and professional skills. Key responsibilities include: Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals Preparing supporting documents including planning statements Liaising with local authorities, consultants and clients Monitoring planning applications and policy changes Supporting senior team members with project delivery About You The successful candidate will be motivated, organised and eager to build a career within planning. You should have: A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline Ideally RTPI-accredited qualification (or working towards one) Strong written and verbal communication skills Good research and analytical abilities A proactive and enthusiastic attitude The ability to work both independently and as part of a team Previous planning-related work experience (internships, placements, or consultancy experience) would be beneficial but is not essential. What's on Offer Competitive graduate salary Structured training and mentoring Support towards RTPI Chartership Exposure to a wide variety of planning projects Friendly and collaborative team environment Opportunity to build a long-term career within planning