Assistant Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Structured training

Chartership support

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in London is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to support a growing consultancy delivering planning advice across residential, mixed-use and infrastructure projects. You will assist with applications, policy research and reports, working closely with senior planners to progress schemes from inception to consent.

You will gain exposure to clients and local authorities, develop RTPI knowledge and benefit from structured training, mentoring and clear progression toward

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Working towards RTPI membership or recently qualified.
• Experience in a planning consultancy, local authority, developer, or property environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent report-writing and analytical abilities.
• Commercial awareness and interest in development sector.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.
• Preparing planning statements, supporting reports, and consultation responses.
• Monitoring planning applications and local plan developments.
• Liaising with local authorities, clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex planning and development projects.
• Contributing to business development activities and client relationships.

Skills

Town Planning

RTPI awareness

Report writing

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Assistant Town Planner

Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you an ambitious Assistant Town Planner looking to take the next step in your planning career with a highly respected planning and development consultancy?

We are working on behalf of an established and growing consultancy that advises leading developers, landowners, investors, and public sector clients across some of the UK's most exciting and high-profile development projects. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join their successful London team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional to gain exposure to a diverse range of projects spanning residential, mixed-use, commercial, infrastructure, and regeneration developments. You will work alongside experienced planning consultants and directors, providing planning advice to clients and supporting projects through the planning process from inception to delivery.

The role offers outstanding professional development, direct client exposure, and a clear pathway towards RTPI chartership and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.
• Preparing planning statements, supporting reports, and consultation responses.
• Monitoring planning applications and local plan developments.
• Liaising with local authorities, clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex planning and development projects.
• Contributing to business development activities and client relationships where appropriate.

About You

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Working towards RTPI membership or recently qualified.
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, developer, or property environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent report-writing and analytical abilities.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in the development sector.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Structured training and mentoring from industry-leading planning professionals.
• Support towards RTPI chartership.
• Exposure to nationally significant and high-profile development projects.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business.

If you're looking to build your planning career with a market-leading consultancy that is involved in some of the UK's most exciting development projects, we'd love to hear from you