OCEAN TO EARTH RECRUITMENT LTD
Graduate Planner
Graduate Planner at OCEAN TO EARTH RECRUITMENT LTD, based in Birmingham, West Midlands, paying £29,000 - £32,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £29,000 - £32,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Local Government
32% below the typical rate for local government
Reference careers/graduate-planner-west-midlands-1377998-28790
About the role
Meet Our Recruiter
Vicky KenrickCo-Founder and Director[phone removed][email removed]About the Role
Ocean to Earth Recruitment is working with an ambitious, rapidly growing multidisciplinary planning and environmental consultancy looking for a Graduate Planner to join its Birmingham team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering structured training, mentoring and excellent career progression, with two defined promotion opportunities every year!
The Opportunity
You'll work alongside experienced planning professionals on a diverse range of projects, gaining hands-on experience and developing the skills needed to become a confident, successful Town Planner.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries.
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Undertaking planning research, policy reviews and site appraisals.
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Preparing planning reports and supporting documentation.
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Attending site visits and project meetings.
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Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and project stakeholders.
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Working alongside specialists in ecology, landscape architecture, sustainability and environmental planning.
What We're Looking For
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An RTPI-accredited degree or Master's in Town Planning or a related discipline.
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Some planning experience, including university placements or internships.
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A good understanding of the UK planning system.
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Strong communication, research and organisational skills.
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Enthusiasm to learn, develop and progress towards chartership.
What's on Offer?
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Excellent career progression with two promotion windows annually.
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Hybrid and flexible working.
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Enhanced annual leave plus additional loyalty leave.
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Private medical insurance.
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Professional membership contributions and protected CPD.
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Ongoing mentoring, training and development.
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Bonus scheme.
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Supportive, collaborative team within a growing consultancy.
Apply Today!
If you're passionate about planning and want to build your career with a consultancy that offers genuine opportunities to develop and progress, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV to [email removed] or get in touch for a confidential chat.
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