Planning Graduate Programme 2026 - Assistant Planning Consultant

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
• Conducting site visits and appraisals, and supporting pre-application and due diligence advice on development sites • Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications, representations, and supporting planning statements • Researching and analysing national, regional, and local planning policy to support advice on development proposals • Drafting sections of planning statements, appraisals, and client reports for senior review • Liaising with clients, local planning authorities, architects, and other professionals as part of multidisciplinary project teams • Maintaining accurate records and project data to support the wider Planning and Development team's pipeline • Working towards RTPI chartership requirements - logging structured training and experience, and meeting regularly with a designated mentor • Gradually taking on more client-facing responsibility as competency and confidence build across projects
• Who We’re looking for
• Ambition and drive to excel, with a clear commitment to working towards Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) status • Strong analytical and research skills, comfortable working with planning policy, data, and development appraisals • Excellent written and verbal communication • Commercial curiosity - an interest in London's planning environment and development landscape, and how policy and politics shape decision-making • Initiative and accountability - the confidence to take ownership of tasks while knowing when to ask for guidance
• Application Process
• Submit an online application including CV and answer a few short screening questions • MS Teams interview with one interviewer • In Person Interview with two assessors
• Compensation & Benefits
• We offer a supportive and rewarding environment ensuring that our graduates have the tools, guidance, and benefits needed to grow both personally and professionally.
• Competitive salary aligned with industry standards • Performance related staff profit share scheme • Wellbeing allowance which can be used for either physical or mental wellbeing activities • 26 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays and days at Christmas and New Year. • 1 paid volunteering day per year to help give back to our local communities • Pension scheme membership (after initial probationary period) • Access to Peppy for you and your partner • Life and Accident insurance • Group income protection scheme • Private Medical Insurance • Critical Illness Cover • Wellbeing Allowance • Interest Free Season Ticket Loan • Interest Free Rental Deposit Loan • Employee assistance programme • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after probation period • Professional subscription (MRICS) paid for by the firm