Assistant Planner

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

Job summary

A leading Planning and Development Consultancy in Bedford is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Planner to join their dynamic team. This role offers a competitive salary, mentoring towards MRTPI accreditation, and opportunities to work on diverse planning projects. Ideal for a proactive graduate looking to develop their career in town planning.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary and benefits package

Mentoring and support toward MRTPI accreditation

Friendly, supportive team environment

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proactive and motivated graduate keen to develop a career in town planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative attitude with good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Assist with planning potential and viability appraisals.
• Engage in site promotion and planning policy representations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning

Job description

Assistant Planner: Town Planning Consultancy

Location: Bedford, UK

Position: Full-Time Permanent

Salary: Competitive, DOE + Benefits

A well-established and award-winning Planning and Development Consultancy based in Bedford is looking to welcome an enthusiastic and ambitious Assistant Planner to their dynamic team.

What's on Offer

• A competitive starting salary and benefits package
• Mentoring and support toward achieving full MRTPI accreditation
• A friendly, supportive team environment with ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to work on a wide variety of planning projects

This close-knit, multi-disciplinary consultancy provides commercially aware and holistic town planning advice to a broad client base, including landowners, developers, community groups, and rural enterprises. With a reputation for delivering innovative and flexible planning solutions, they are committed to supporting professional growth and development.

The Role

As an Assistant Planner, you will support senior team members across a wide range of planning activities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work on diverse projects while developing your expertise in the planning profession.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supporting the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
• Assisting with planning potential and viability appraisals
• Contributing to S106 and affordable housing negotiations
• Supporting the delivery of CIL assessments and pre-application advice
• Engaging in site promotion and planning policy representations
• Assisting with public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities

About You

We're looking for a proactive and motivated graduate who is keen to begin or develop their career in town planning.

Essential

• An RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative attitude and the ability to work independently when required
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable

• Previous experience in a planning-related role (e.g., through internships or placements)

Interested? Please submit your CV above. For enquiries and more information, contact Megan Field at [phone number] or call 365.