Assistant Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing planning consultancy in Bedford is looking for an experienced Assistant Planner. You will engage in strategic planning projects, conducting site searches, researching local plans, and liaising with developers. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of experience in a policy or strategic planning role and a relevant MSc qualification. The role offers excellent career progression and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Excellent starting salary

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a consultancy or local authority.
• Strong background in strategic planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers and landowners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site searches and recommend sites for development.
• Research local plans relevant to developments.
• Liaise with landowners and developers to discuss potential projects.
• Produce site appraisals to assess development viability.
• Assist senior staff in development management tasks.

Skills

Experience in policy or strategic planning

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

MSc or equivalent in relevant planning discipline

Job description

Assistant Planner (Strategic Planning)

Bedford

An excellent opportunity has become available for an Assistant Planner to join a growing planning and development consultancy as part of their Bedford based team. The successful Assistant Planner will focus on strategic planning projects.

Qualifications and Experience

In this instance applications are sought from candidates with one years' experience within a policy or strategic planning role, either within a consultancy or local authority environment. In addition, applicants will have an MSc (or equivalent) in a relevant planning/development discipline.

Duties

• Undertaking site searches and recommending sites for development
• Researching local plans
• Liaising with landowners and developers
• Producing site appraisals
• Assisting senior staff with development management work

Benefits

• Joining a respected consultancy with excellent career progression opportunities
• Excellent starting salary
• Full benefits package

Interested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) and we will get back to you.