Land and Planning Graduate

Job Title: Land and Planning Graduate
Location: Reigate

A leading care and residential developer with a strong track record in delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use developments across the UK. The company operates across the full development lifecycle, from strategic land promotion and planning through to delivery, working collaboratively with landowners, consultants, and local authorities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate with planning experience to join a commercially focused team and develop a long-term career within a developer-led environment.

As a Land and Planning Graduate, you will support the land and planning team in delivering a diverse portfolio of residential and mixed-use development projects. The role offers exposure to strategic land promotion, planning applications, site assessments, and development feasibility work.

Working closely with senior planners and development professionals, you will gain hands-on experience across the development lifecycle while contributing to projects that help shape communities and the built environment.

• Assist in the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications and pre-application enquiries
• Undertake site appraisals, planning policy research, and development feasibility assessments
• Support the preparation of planning statements, reports, and supporting documentation
• Assist with identifying and promoting strategic land opportunities
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, landowners, and external stakeholders
• Attend site visits, client meetings, and stakeholder consultations
• Monitor planning applications and assist with planning appeals where required
• Maintain accurate project records and support general project coordination
• Contribute to land acquisition and development strategy discussions

• Degree qualified in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or a related discipline
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience within planning, development, consultancy, or local authority environments
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Commercial awareness and a keen interest in residential and mixed-use development
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Working towards, or willing to work towards, RTPI chartership is desirable

• Opportunity to work within a leading development-focused environment
• Exposure to high-profile residential and mixed-use schemes
• Structured career development and RTPI support
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)