Graduate Town Planner

  • STRABAG AG
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • Dec 12, 2025
Full time Education

Job Description

Company description:

At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Lets progress!

Job description:

About STRABAG:

  • STRABAG SE is a leading European technology group for construction services, renowned for its innovation and financial strength.
  • Our services encompass all areas of the construction industry and cover the entire construction value chain.
  • We create added value for our clients by taking a holistic approach to buildings throughout their entire life cycle from conception, planning, and construction, through operation and facility management, to repurposing or deconstruction.

About STRABAG UK:

  • STRABAG UK is a division of STRABAG SE, a leading European-based construction technology group with a global footprint, offering world-leading services in the water, energy, transport, and building sectors.
  • Our ongoing major projects include HS2 London Tunnels, the HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), the Wood smith Project, and a range of other industrial and commercial projects - most recently the Radlett Project in St Albans.
  • At STRABAG UK, we are committed to involving young engineering talent and giving them opportunities to showcase their skills and innovative thinking across both our current and future projects.

STRABAGS Recruitment & Selection Process:

Our graduate selection process shall comprise of the following stages:

  • Application
  • Online assessment
  • Shortlisting
  • Graduate Assessment Centre

Role Requirements:

  • Carry out site visits and research relevant planning policies
  • Comply with all relevant policies and procedures
  • Help in the preparation of relevant planning applications and associated documentation
  • Keep track of planning policy changes, methods and best practices, bringing relevant changes into the workplace
  • Maintain accurate records of all activities
  • Support community engagement and community consultation processes
  • Support coordination of planning tasks with project delivery teams
  • Support with regular assurance activity to monitor compliance
  • Support with the management of consents
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders throughout the entire planning process

Required profile:

  • Minimum 2:1
  • No more than 12 months work experience
  • Good communication and teamwork skills with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).
  • Hard working with a positive can-do attitude.

What we offer:

  • diverse career opportunities
  • competitive compensation


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