Assistant Town Planner - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Job Title: Assistant PlannerLocation: London (Hybrid Working Available)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

My client is a dynamic, multidisciplinary consultancy specializing in Town Planning, Development Consultancy, Regeneration, Compulsory Purchase, and Lease Advisory. With a strong reputation for delivering high-profile projects, they work across a variety of sectors, offering expert planning and surveying advice to a diverse client base.

With a collaborative and supportive team culture, my client is committed to nurturing talent, ensuring employees have the opportunity to develop their careers and fulfill their potential. Their London-based team works on projects nationwide, delivering innovative planning strategies that shape the built environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Planner to join a highly regarded planning team and contribute to a range of development projects. The successful candidate will support senior team members in delivering planning appraisals, preparing and submitting planning applications, and managing the planning process for a variety of clients.

This role is ideal for someone working towards their RTPI APC accreditation, looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.

• Conduct planning history searches and high-level site reviews to assess development potential.
• Assist in preparing planning appraisals, pre-application submissions, and planning statements.
• Support the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications, appeals, and discharge of conditions.
• Attend site visits, client meetings, and planning committees with senior colleagues.
• Monitor planning applications and track policy developments that may impact projects.
• Provide high-quality research and analysis to support planning strategies.
• Assist in identifying and generating new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or a related field.
• Working towards RTPI APC accreditation (or recently completed).
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, legislation, and policy framework.
• Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients and stakeholders.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant planning software.

• Competitive salary with structured career progression.
• Hybrid working (office-based in Central London with flexible arrangements).
• Exposure to high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
• Support for RTPI accreditation and ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative and friendly team culture, offering mentorship and career support.

Interested?

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This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position