Graduate Town Planner - Essex - Leading Residential Developer Location: EssexPosition: Graduate Town PlannerSalary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsStart Date: Flexible for the right candidate Are you a high-achieving Town Planning graduate with a strong academic background and a genuine passion for the built environment? This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK''s most successful and forward-thinking residential developers as part of their growing in-house planning team. As a recruitment partner to this respected developer, we''re looking to speak with ambitious and analytically minded graduates who are ready to begin or continue their career in planning within the private sector. The Role You''ll work closely with senior planners and development teams on a wide range of large-scale residential and mixed-use schemes across the South East. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the full development lifecycle - from site acquisition and planning strategy to the preparation and submission of planning applications. What We''re Looking For A 2:1 or above in Town Planning or a closely related RTPI-accredited degree (essential) A postgraduate qualification in Planning (or working towards) is highly desirable Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset A genuine interest in residential-led development and urban design A team player who''s eager to learn and develop