Assistant Planner Planner

TipTopJob; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Stevenage seeks a Planner with at least 2 years of experience to join their team. The role involves preparing and managing planning applications, conducting site appraisals, and contributing to high-quality planning advice. Candidates should have an RTPI-accredited degree and strong communication skills. This position offers genuine progression opportunities and a supportive team environment within a recognized firm focusing on diverse planning projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Genuine opportunities for progression

Company pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Strong staff retention and a supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in planning (consultancy, local authority, or developer background).
• Relevant RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent planning qualification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Professional, proactive, and eager to develop.
• Ability to manage your workload effectively and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications.
• Support senior staff with project work across a range of development sectors.
• Prepare site appraisals, planning statements, and policy research.
• Draft and submit Local Plan representations.
• Contribute to planning appeals and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and external consultants.
• Maintain strong project organisation and attention to detail.

Skills

Planning experience

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent planning qualification

Job description

Planner

Location: Stevenage

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and long established planning and design consultancy in their search for a Planner to join their growing team in Stevenage. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with around 2+ years of experience to take the next step in their career within a supportive, well-rounded consultancy environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Genuine opportunities for progression
• Company pension scheme
• Performance:related bonus
• Strong staff retention and a supportive team culture
• Equal opportunities employer

The Role

As a Planner, you will work closely with senior planners and other team members to deliver a wide variety of planning projects across multiple sectors. You’ll support and lead on planning applications of varying scales and complexities, undertake site appraisals, prepare Local Plan representations, assist with appeal work, and contribute to high-quality planning advice for an established client base. The consultancy offers a clear progression pathway, with increasing autonomy and responsibility as your experience grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications
• Support senior staff with project work across a range of development sectors
• Prepare site appraisals, planning statements, and policy research
• Draft and submit Local Plan representations
• Contribute to planning appeals and supporting documentation
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and external consultants
• Maintain strong project organisation and attention to detail

About You

• 2+ years experience in planning (consultancy, local authority, or developer background)
• Relevant RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent planning qualification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of the UK planning system
• Professional, proactive, and eager to develop
• Ability to manage your workload effectively and work collaboratively

This is a great opportunity for a Planner looking to grow within a stable, friendly, and professional consultancy offering interesting project work and real career progression.

If you are interested in this Planner position, contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

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