Graduate Town Planner
Location: Oxford
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for shaping the places we live, work, and play? Looking to kickstart your career with a dynamic and forward-thinking planning consultancy? This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

I'm working closely with an established planning practice based in the heart of Oxford. This is a boutique consultancy known for its collaborative culture, diverse project portfolio, and strong reputation across Yorkshire and beyond. They're now looking to bring a talented and enthusiastic Graduate Town Planner on board to support their growing workload.

What you'll be doing:

Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals

Undertaking site visits and research to support planning advice

Supporting senior planners on a variety of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects

Engaging with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders

Keeping up to date with relevant planning legislation and policy

What they're looking for:

A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited)

Ideally some work experience in a planning environment (public or private sector), though this is not essential

Strong communication and report-writing skills

A genuine interest in the built environment and development process

Ambition to work towards chartered RTPI status (full support provided)

What's in it for you:

Structured support and mentoring from experienced planners

Clear progression pathway towards RTPI chartership

Exposure to a broad mix of planning projects from day one

Friendly, flexible working environment

Competitive starting salary, pension, and additional benefits

If you're ready to take your first step in planning with a consultancy that will invest in your development and give you real responsibility early on, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV, or get in touch directly for a confidential conversation on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to