Assistant Planner Town Planner

TipTopJob; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Bedford is seeking an Assistant Planner / Town Planner to join their growing team. This exciting role offers excellent training and a chance for direct client contact on varied projects, with strong support for career progression. Ideal for motivated individuals looking to make an impact within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and motivated Assistant Planner or early-career Town Planner.
• Interest in Local Plans, site promotion, and strategic land.
• Desire for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Research and assess potential development sites.
• Produce site appraisals and contribute to planning strategy.
• Monitor Local and Neighbourhood Plans for opportunities.
• Meet with stakeholders to discuss planning potential.
• Support with applications and appeals.

Skills

Research and assessment of development sites

Drafting site appraisals

Understanding of Local Plans

Client communication

Job description

Overview

Assistant Planner / Town Planner

Location: Bedford

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an award:winning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner / Town Planner to join their growing team.

Our client is a leading planning, development, and ecology consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering successful residential and mixed:use schemes across Bedfordshire, Greater London, the South East, and beyond. They provide commercially focused advice and pride themselves on strong client relationships and a collaborative team culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Planner or early:career Town Planner with a particular interest in Local Plans, site promotion, and strategic land. You will work closely with senior colleagues to:

• Research and assess potential development sites.
• Produce site appraisals and contribute to planning strategy.
• Monitor Local and Neighbourhood Plans for opportunities.
• Meet landowners, agents, and developers to discuss planning potential.
• Support with applications, appeals, and wider Development Management work.

The role offers excellent training and the chance to gain broad project exposure. As an Assistant Planner / Town Planner, youll benefit from direct client contact, varied projects, and tailored professional development.

Our client is particularly keen to support career progression, making this a perfect move for a motivated Assistant Planner ready to step up or a Town Planner seeking a broader role with more responsibility.

If you are an Assistant Planner / Town Planner looking for a supportive consultancy where you can grow your skills and make a real impact, wed love to hear from you.

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, Josh Jones on 362 010