Benefits

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• Holiday entitlement – 30 days per annum (excluding bank holidays) which includes a wellbeing day and your birthday
• Contribution towards home working set up
• Private healthcare
• Medicash cashback scheme
• 50% gym membership contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave

Overview

Rapleys is a multi-disciplinary property consultancy, offering building consultancy, commercial, planning and residential property services to clients, operating from eight offices across the UK.

We are genuinely recognised as best-in-class for the services we offer and the industries we operate in. That’s because we have built our business around people with authentic expertise, only offering services where we are the stand-out partner of choice.

Our people are what makes Rapleys. We celebrate the individuality and expertise that each person brings and, as a team, we share the same values and work collaboratively, connecting across disciplines, locations and sectors.

We recruit and retain trustworthy, knowledgeable and passionate professionals, and provide a collaborative culture that enables people to thrive. This is a truly exciting time to join the business as we undertake our new growth and development plans.

Job Purpose/Specification

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Planner, to join our Planning team for intake in September 2026. As part of your graduate programme (year one) we offer a great opportunity to work within other divisions such as our Building Consultancy, Residential, and Commercial teams. Thus, we offer a true opportunity to understand the role of planning in the wider property world which will support the successful candidate to achieve Chartered RTPI status.

• Undertaking planning duties, as directed by the Partners/Associate Partners of the Division
• Supporting with the preparation of feasibility advice, policy representations, planning applications and planning appeals as well as liaising with planning officers, clients and third parties
• Attendance at meetings, planning committees, pre and post application public consultations, as required

Person Specification

• Some planning experience is desirable, but not essential
• Ability to prioritise tasks, undertake research and manage time effectively
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Computer literate

We currently have a number of candidates enrolled on the APC pathway (with many successful passes over previous years and decades) and, thus, we will ensure you receive the right support to assist your journey in becoming a chartered planner (MRTPI).

We are firm believers that a diverse team enhances our company and drives its success. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel authentic, contribute their unique strengths, and perform at their best. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please contact Peopleteam@rapleys.com.