Job type
PermanentLocation
BedfordshireWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
PlanningIndustry
ConstructionPay
£35,000 - £40,000
Exciting graduate opportunity with a sociable, growing planning consultancy
Role: Graduate Town Planner
Location: Bedfordshire
Location: Bedfordshire
Hybrid: (office-based for first month, then 3 days office / 2 days home)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Experience Required: Graduate – 2 years
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Experience Required: Graduate – 2 years
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Town Planner or someone at the early stages of their career to take responsibility for end‑to‑end delivery, with full support from Senior Planners and a buddy system. You will manage the planning process for multiple large‑scale projects from inception to decision, working with in‑house design, external architects and sub‑consultants. You’ll coordinate inputs, produce/sign‑off planning reports, and represent the company in appropriate external forums. Their project portfolio is truly unique, centred on delivering high‑quality bereavement and community infrastructure – meaningful work with tangible impact.
Who They’re Looking For
✔ Graduate Planner or up to 2 years’ experience
✔ Full UK driving license, with willingness to travel to site visits across the UK
✔ Bright, energetic, sociable personality
✔ Someone who can work independently and manage their time
✔ Commercially minded and client‑focused
✔ Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or eligibility for chartered status, preferable
✔ Bright, energetic, sociable personality
✔ Someone who can work independently and manage their time
✔ Commercially minded and client‑focused
✔ Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or eligibility for chartered status, preferable
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the planning process for multiple large-scale projects, ensuring quality deliverables and on‑time milestones.
- Prepare, review and sign off planning reports and supporting documents.
- Provide planning advice to clients to navigate regulatory matters.
- Represent the company at relevant planning forums, including public consultations, stakeholder events and meetings with authorities (as appropriate to role level).
- Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams (internal and external) to deliver cohesive submissions.
- Lead and oversee planning applications end‑to‑end (pre‑app, submission, post‑decision conditions).
- Contribute to policy documents and feasibility studies to inform new/existing projects.
- Use GIS/tools for site analysis and evidence-based recommendations.
- Monitor and report on application/appeal status; ensure timely actions across RIBA Stages 1–6.
Projects:
Specialise in Development Management, delivering meaningful and sensitive community projects such as:- Parish extensions
- Crematorium developments
- Wider community and cemetery infrastructure
You’ll be at the heart of creating beautiful, accessible spaces for communities – a genuinely rewarding area of planning.
Why Join This Company?
- Hybrid work – first month in office, then 3 in / 2 home
- Beautiful working environment – national park location, manor‑house offices
- Strong team culture – sociable, inclusive, open‑plan offices
- Growth - expanding team with exciting new projects
- Structured support – weekly project meetings, a buddy system, close collaboration with the Planning Manager
- Benefits:
- Annual 2% cost‑of‑living salary increase
- Christmas bonus
- Summer team event & formal Christmas function
- On‑site parking
If you are interested in either opportunity, please apply directly via this advert, or contact Ollie Jarvis for a further discussion on 07824 862 893.
