Graduate Town Planner – London – Summer/Autumn 2026

LRG; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in London seeks a Graduate Town Planner for their Graduate Programme starting in September 2026. The role involves supporting career development through mentoring and structured training. Candidates should possess an RTPI Accredited degree in town planning or a relevant discipline and show a passion for the field. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including 22 days of annual leave and support for professional qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Candidates should have an RTPI Accredited degree in town planning or relevant discipline.
• Relevant work experience, including placements and internships, is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support career development through the bespoke Graduate Programme.
• Receive dedicated mentoring throughout the programme.
• Participate in training sessions and CPD activities.

Skills

Passion for town planning

Demonstrable commitment to profession

RTPI Accredited degree

Relevant work experience

Education

RTPI Accredited undergraduate/postgraduate degree

Job description

Graduate Town Planner – London – Summer/Autumn 2026

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About Us: Boyer is a leading multi-skilled planning and development consultancy that delivers successful planning solutions to enable developments 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 Title: Graduate Town Planner
Location: London
Brand: Boyer
Salary: Competitive Salary Package

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 in Cardiff, Colchester, London, the Midlands, and Camberley, starting in September 2026. 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 have relevant work experience, including placements and internships.

If you join as a Graduate Town Planner, we will commit you 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 do, however, recommend applying as soon as possible as adverts may close sooner if application numbers are high.

Our Graduate Recruitment Process Is As Follows:

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

For successful candidates starting with our business in September 2026, we offer the following 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).

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.

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

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other