Graduate - #2071900

Blue Diamond Recruitment is working with a privately owned and highly reputable planning consultancy based in Birmingham as they look to appoint a Graduate Planner to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and committed graduate seeking to build a long term career within Planning and work towards RTPI qualification within a supportive and well respected consultancy environment.

The business has an excellent reputation within the industry, strong staff retention rates and a genuine commitment to promoting from within wherever possible. Working across a wide variety of projects throughout the Midlands region, this role will provide excellent exposure and development opportunities from the outset.

The successful candidate will ideally have gained some relevant work experience during their studies and will have a strong interest in residential and regional planning projects. A good understanding of the Midlands region would also be highly advantageous.

This role is primarily office based within central Birmingham, with the team typically working in the office four days per week. The business is also open to considering part-time applicants who may be planning to undertake a part time postgraduate RTPI-accredited Planning Masters course from September 2026.

Key Requirements

RTPI-accredited degree in Planning or a related subject

A genuine commitment to pursuing a long term career within Planning and achieving RTPI qualification

Strong communication and organisational skills

Enthusiastic, personable and eager to learn

Some relevant industry experience gained through placements, internships or work experience desirable

Good knowledge of the Midlands region preferred

Offering a competitive salary, the business provides excellent training, support and mentorship to help you develop your career within Planning. You will benefit from genuine progression opportunities and long term career development within a respected consultancy that has a strong reputation for staff retention and a positive working culture. The role also offers a hybrid working environment, supporting a healthy balance between office and home working.

To apply, please send your up to date CV to [email protected] or call 07505 454007 for a confidential discussion.

Blue Diamond Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.