The Opportunity

You will work under the leadership of one of our Senior Planning Consultants, gaining direct experience of how planning consultancy operates in practice.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects across a diverse range of clients - from major landowners and regional developers to professional sports organisations and rural estates. The role will involve a varied workload and exposure to many aspects of the business, including:

• Planning research and policy review

• Assisting with the preparation and coordination of planning applications

• Supporting the preparation of planning statements and reports

• Managing client contact and new enquiries, and assisting with general project coordination

• Coordinating technical reports and project information

• Undertaking site visits and assisting with project monitoring

• Liaising with clients, consultants and local authorities

• Supporting business development initiatives

• Helping organise and attend industry events and networking opportunities, including creative input into events such as the Lincolnshire Show

The role will be primarily office-based, allowing you to learn directly from experienced planners, with opportunities for site visits, meetings and industry events. The position is full-time, based on a 37-hour working week.

Early Responsibility and Real Project Exposure

As part of a dynamic consultancy team, you will quickly become involved in live projects and client work. Rather than simply observing, you will be contributing to research, application preparation, project coordination and client communication.

This provides valuable experience of how planning consultancy operates in practice and offers early exposure to the full lifecycle of development projects, from initial strategy through to planning applications and decision-making.

Is This Role Right for You?

This role is aimed at recent graduates or students about to complete their final degree year who are looking to begin a career in planning and the built environment.

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Hold, or are about to complete, a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline such as Geography, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning or Urban Studies

• Are studying on, or intending to pursue, an RTPI-accredited planning course

• Are interested in developing a career in planning consultancy.

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial due to the need to undertake site visits

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Ambitious and enthusiastic about planning and development

• Organised, self-motivated and detail-focused

• A confident communicator

• Proactive and willing to take initiative

• Interested in the built and rural environment and how planning shapes places.

What We Offer

✔️ A paid internship with real project experience
✔️ Mentoring from experienced Planning Consultants
✔️ Exposure to a wide range of planning projects and clients
✔️ Opportunities to attend industry events and networking opportunities
✔️ A supportive and collaborative consultancy environment

The role will also provide valuable experience for those seeking to progress toward RTPI chartership and a long-term career in planning consultancy.