Key Takeaways
- Join the 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Town Planner in Leeds.
- Gain exposure to a wide variety of projects across residential, commercial, and environmental sectors.
- Support planning applications, community engagement, and planning appeals.
- Work towards professional qualifications with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
- Competitive salary and benefits package offered.
About the Role
Day to day, you'll be:
- Undertaking planning research and site appraisals to support project development.
- Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
- Supporting community engagement and stakeholder consultation activities.
- Contributing to the promotion of local plans and planning policy responses.
- Assisting with planning appeals and the preparation of supporting documentation.
- Working on a diverse range of residential, commercial and environmental projects.
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is with the The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Your Impact
This role will help deliver sustainable, resilient infrastructure and community developments that create lasting benefits for people, places and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure solutions that enhance communities, promote sustainable growth and improve quality of life. Your work will contribute to addressing key challenges such as climate resilience, resource efficiency and environmental stewardship, helping clients deliver innovative, future-ready solutions that meet the needs of both local communities and wider society.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an RTPI accredited degree, a knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft office plus sketch up and design would be beneficial, and a keen interest in working in the Infrastructure sector, you'll be:
- A Perseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
- An Adapter - You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
- A Focused Individual - You focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
- A Collaborator - You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
- An Eager Learner - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.
Why Join Us?
What we can offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
- Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
- Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
- A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs ( Graduate Application FAQs ) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!
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