Assisstant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Career progression & development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. seeks an Assistant Town Planner in Bristol to join a leading multidisciplinary property consultancy. The role offers hands-on experience across planning projects and opportunities to progress within the profession.

You will prepare and submit planning applications, liaise with clients and officers, and build knowledge of the UK planning system while developing your career towards MRTPI status.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related subject.
• MRTPI qualified or close to.
• Some relevant planning experience is desirable, although strong graduates will also be considered.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
• Keen to develop your career within planning and work towards professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and coordinating planning applications.
• Supporting pre-application submissions and planning advice.
• Undertaking planning research and appraisals.
• Liaising with clients, planning officers, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Attending site visits and project meetings.
• Supporting senior colleagues across a varied project portfolio.

Skills

Communication skills

Organised

Commercial awareness

Proactive

Education

Degree in Town Planning

MRTPI qualified or close to

Job description

Assistant Town Planner | Bristol | £33,000-£37,000

£33,000-£37,000 | Hybrid working - 3 days office | Generous annual leave | Private healthcare | Career progression & development

I'm currently working with a leading multidisciplinary property consultancy that is looking to add an Assistant Town Planner to its Bristol team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career planner to join an established consultancy and gain hands‑on experience across a diverse range of planning projects. You'll work alongside experienced planning professionals, develop your technical knowledge and have plenty of opportunity to progress your career.

The Role

The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of planning work, with a key responsibility being the preparation and submission of planning applications. Other responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and coordinating planning applications.
• Supporting pre-application submissions and planning advice.
• Undertaking planning research and appraisals.
• Liaising with clients, planning officers, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Attending site visits and project meetings.
• Supporting senior colleagues across a varied project portfolio.

About You

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related subject.
• MRTPI qualified or close to.
• Some relevant planning experience is desirable, although strong graduates will also be considered.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
• Keen to develop your career within planning and work towards professional accreditation.

Benefits

• £33,000-£37,000 salary
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office / 2 days from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Private healthcare and Medicash
• Gym membership contribution
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Training, professional development and career progression

Bristol

If you're an Assistant Town Planner or Planning Graduate looking for your next opportunity within a well-established consultancy, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.