2026 Planning Placement Student

Carter Jonas Llp; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Leeds is seeking an ambitious student for a 12-month placement in their Planning and Development team. The role includes supporting planning applications, advising clients on planning matters, and assisting with site appraisals. Ideal candidates will be pursuing an MRTPI accredited degree and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The firm fosters a collaborative working environment and supports students in achieving professional qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Studying towards an MRTPI accredited degree.
• Relevant work experience within the Planning profession is beneficial.
• Can-do attitude and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients and managing relationships.
• Providing professional planning advice to clients.
• Assisting with preparation of planning applications.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Basic understanding of Planning

Education

MRTPI accredited degree

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious student to join our Planning and Development division in Leeds on a 12 month placement within our Planning team. This is a varied and interesting role providing support to the Planning and Development team with planning applications and projects. In addition, the planning team will support students towards achieving MRTPI qualification, through an introduction to the APC Structured Training Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Liaising and communicating with clients and managing and developing client relationships
• Fielding enquiries from prospective clients, reviewing and assessing their proposals and preparing fee proposals for them.
• Providing professional planning advice to clients on a variety of planning matters
• Undertaking the necessary research to prepare site appraisals.
• Briefing, liaising with and managing external consultants responsible for producing work to support clients’ planning applications and appeals.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of a variety of different types of planning applications
• Negotiating with local authorities and consultees on behalf of clients in the preparation and management of planning applications, appeals and representations.
• Preparing and assisting with planning appeals via the written representations, informal hearings and public inquiry procedures
• Making representations on behalf of clients to Local Plan consultations and representing clients through the public examination process
• Managing own fee income by monitoring progress towards targets ensuring timely invoicing of work
• Representing clients at public exhibition events.
• Representing clients at planning committee.

What will it take to be successful?

You will be studying towards an MRTPI accredited degree, looking to gain consultancy experience within a Planning & Development team. Candidates with relevant work experience within the Planning profession who can demonstrate a basic understanding of Planning, generally would be beneficial. However, we are also looking for candidates with a can-do attitude and strong communication skills who are driven and enjoy problem solving who will be an asset to our team. Candidates will be highly motivated problem solvers who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment as part of a team.

AI use in our recruitment process

At Carter Jonas we support the advancements in technology to help grow our business. However, people remain at the core of who we are, and this is instilled into our recruitment process. You may utilise artificial intelligence (AI) tools and platforms to support you during the application process , however, as with any application all information submitted must be factually accurate and all examples provided must be taken directly from your own experience. All presented information will be assessed at interview. Any applications where factual inaccuracy, plagiarism or copying of examples/answers from internet sources is detected will be withdrawn from the process.

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.

About us

Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.

Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.

We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.

Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

Our values

• Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
• Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
• Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm

We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:

• Communication – Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
• People – Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
• Business Development & Client Care – Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
• Use of Technology – Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
• Teamwork – Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
• Personal Effectiveness & Productivity – Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.