Graduate Town Planner – Colchester – Summer/Autumn 2026

LRG; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Colchester is seeking Graduate Town Planners to join their team in September 2026. The role involves supporting senior planners, gaining experience across various planning stages, and contributing to client deliverables. Ideal candidates will have an RTPI Accredited degree and a passion for town planning. Benefits include competitive salary, mentoring, and professional qualification support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discounts with many retailers

Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Salary sacrifice pension

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Demonstrable commitment to the profession and career development.
• Relevant work experience including placements and internships.

Responsibilities

• Support senior planners on diverse planning and development work.
• Gain practical experience across all stages of the planning process.
• Contribute to client deliverables.

Skills

Passion for town planning

Commitment to professional development

Education

RTPI Accredited undergraduate/postgraduate degree in town planning

Job description

Graduate Town Planner – Colchester – Summer/Autumn 2026

Boyer is a leading multi-skilled planning and development consultancy delivering successful planning solutions across the UK. With a creative, dynamic and collaborative culture, you will work alongside our team and a wide range of clients on challenging and prestigious development projects.

Job Summary and Key Responsibilities

Boyer (part of LRG) is excited to open our application process for new Graduate Town Planners to join each of our offices, based in Cardiff, Colchester, London, the Midlands and Camberley, from September 2026. The role involves supporting senior planners on a wide range of planning and development work, gaining practical experience across all stages of the planning process, and contributing to client deliverables.

We are looking for candidates with a passion for town planning and a demonstrable commitment to the profession and your career development. You should ideally have an RTPI Accredited undergraduate/postgraduate degree in town planning or a relevant discipline, and ideally be able to demonstrate relevant work experience, including placements and internships.

Training & Development

As a Graduate Town Planner, we will commit to closely supporting your career through our bespoke Graduate Programme. This will include:

• Dedicated mentoring throughout the programme (and ongoing throughout your career);
• An Individual Development Plan to identify key objectives and goals;
• A minimum of 20 hours of training/CPD each year (in various forms);
• Support and mentoring to help you obtain professional membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

The closing date for applications is 31st December 2025. We recommend applying as soon as possible as adverts may close sooner if application numbers are very high.

Recruitment Process

• Online application received and reviewed;
• Online video interview if selected;
• Formal interviews at your chosen office location if selected.

Benefits

• A competitive salary;
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays per annum, increasing by one day per year of service, to a maximum entitlement of 27 days;
• Staff discounts with many retailers;
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme;
• Staff discount on property and financial services;
• Salary sacrifice pension;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Eye care vouchers; and
• Support to gain relevant professional qualifications (including payment of professional subscription fees).

Equal Opportunities

Boyer is an equal opportunities employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the development industry.

Additional Information

We do not accept applications submitted by agencies and are unable to support work-sponsored visas for Graduate Planners.

Colchester, England, United Kingdom