Land and Planning Graduate

Graduate Town Planner

Location: Surrey
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for planning, development, and shaping sustainable communities? Our client, a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy based in Surrey, is looking to recruit a Graduate Town Planner to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to begin their planning career within a supportive and collaborative environment, working alongside experienced professionals on a diverse range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects across the South East and beyond.

As a Graduate Town Planner, you will assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications, planning appeals, site appraisals, and planning policy research. You will gain exposure to all aspects of the planning process while receiving structured mentoring and support towards your professional development and RTPI accreditation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertaking planning policy reviews and site research.
• Preparing planning appraisals and development feasibility assessments.
• Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting senior planners with project delivery and client communications.
• Monitoring planning applications and keeping clients informed of progress.

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI-accredited preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, and organisational abilities.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and keen to develop a career within planning.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Structured training and mentoring from experienced planning professionals.
• Support towards RTPI Chartership.
• Exposure to a broad range of planning projects and sectors.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Hybrid working options available.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Graduate Town Planner to join a respected consultancy where you can develop your technical expertise, build valuable industry experience, and establish a successful long-term career in planning.

To apply or find out more, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion.