Graduate Planner / Reading / Full APC support

Join one of the UK's most highly regarded Consultancies who are a recognised leader in the Planning & Design market.

The company have an opening for a talented, dynamic and ambitious Graduate Planner to join their friendly, supportive and inclusive team to work on a diverse range of projects (covering multiple sectors and scales, including large scale developments).

The office is located in a modern, open-plan and high quality premises in Central Reading - just 5 minutes' walk from Reading train station! The team is hugely experienced employing a number of senior level Planners which is the perfect base for you to learn and apply your knowledge and experience to date.



Duties

-Ongoing professional development, including working towards MRTPI qualification

-Developing planning technical knowledge

-Assisting with the promotion of a range of development proposals

-Assisting with conducting research and site appraisals on projects for our client base

-Assisting with the preparation, submission and negotiation of planning applications

-Assisting with the preparation of planning promotion documents

-Assisting with community engagement activities

-Assisting with policy representations

-Providing planning appeal assistance

-Supporting the Planning team as required



About You

-Have a relevant degree

-Hold 1-2 years planning experience (from the public or private sector)

-Are committed to continued professional development with a willingness to learn.

-Strong communications skills

-Excellent team working skills

-Hold a full UK driving license



The reward

In return, you will receive the company's firm commitment is to engage and develop your potential and reward your contribution and performance. My client offer a competitive starting salary with a genuine leading benefits package. You would join a recognised leader in the Planning & Design sector with the ability to work on a varied project portfolio.



To Apply

The Partner would like to meet with Graduate Planners so please register your interest below by clicking 'apply'.



For more information on this role or other Thames Valley / South East vacancies please contact me on 01792 365 101 or matt.fraser@penguinrecruitment.co.uk