Assistant Planner / Planner

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking ambitious Assistant Planners / Planners to join their East and South East team. Candidates will work on high-profile urban projects, building technical skills and delivering valuable insights in a supportive environment. This role offers a chance to grow within a collaborative culture focused on sustainability and client success.

Benefits

Flexible working allowance

Medical insurance

Pension

Performance-related bonus

Ownership dividend

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and ambitious professionals.
• Ability to think strategically and independently.
• Confident team players keen to develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support local projects and delivery of major projects.
• Provide succinct and commercial advice to clients.
• Work on city centre regeneration and major residential developments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

Postgraduate Planning degree

Job description

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We are looking for confident, passionate and talented Assistant Planners / Planners to work on high-profile and rewarding projects as part of our established and growing East and South East team.

Locations include: Reading, Southampton, Cambridge

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career within a vibrant and progressive employee-owned consultancy, in a friendly team environment where you will be given the encouragement and tools to grow and progress. We are seeking talented and ambitious Assistant Planners / Planners to work on some of the highest-profile projects across the East and South East of England, focusing on city centre regeneration, urban living, major residential developments, commercial development, and significant Net Zero Infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will:

1. Support and work towards leading a range of local projects and proactively assist with the delivery of major projects.
2. Have defined responsibilities and client contact from the start.
3. Provide succinct and commercial advice to clients.
4. Have the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects across the East and South East.
5. Develop your technical skills and grow your presence in our local markets.
6. Be part of a dynamic, supportive, and well-established Planning team.
7. Be supported to obtain chartered membership of the RTPI.

"Since joining Turley as a Graduate, I've had the opportunity to work on a range of exciting projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience and collaborating with co-owners across the business. My personal and professional development is always a priority, and I feel that my contributions are valued. Turley's inclusive and supportive culture makes it a great place to work."

About You

We are seeking highly motivated, ambitious, and dedicated professionals with the ability to think strategically, independently, and to work as part of our team to further develop our business. The ideal candidates will bring energy, ideas, and positivity. You will be a confident team player, enjoy working collaboratively, and be keen to develop technical skills across sectors for prestigious clients. You will hold a relevant postgraduate Planning degree.

Why work for Turley?

We are trusted independent advisors with a restless ambition to shape a more sustainable future. We work collaboratively with our clients to deliver thriving places and communities. Our services include Design, Economics, EIA, Expert Witness, Heritage, Townscape and Landscape, Planning, Strategic Communications, and Sustainability and ESG, delivered individually or collectively to meet client needs.

We offer excellent remuneration and a flexible benefits package, including medical insurance, pension, flexible working allowance, ownership dividend, and performance-related bonus.

Turley operates a blended flexible working model, offering choice, freedom, and flexibility regarding where, when, and how to work, balancing personal, team, and client needs. We are happy to discuss flexible working options during the recruitment process.

We are committed to ensuring that people, places, and the planet thrive. We have been CarbonNeutral certified since 2018, achieved Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation in 2023, and are working towards B Corp status. Driven by our purpose, we believe in using business as a force for good, creating value for clients and profits for co-owners.

We aim to be an even more diverse and inclusive company, celebrating differences and actively building diverse teams. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and personal circumstances who meet the criteria. If you need assistance during the recruitment process or adjustments, please contact Turley's People & Culture team at [email].

If Turley seems like the right fit for you, please apply confidently via the Apply Now link or email [email], including your CV and cover letter.

We prefer applications directly and would appreciate no CVs from recruitment agencies.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK from the start of employment.