Assistant Planner | Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Kempston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Bedford is seeking an Assistant Planner / Town Planner to support their growing team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in planning or a related field, with skills in research and assessment, and a keen interest in local planning. This role offers significant training and career development opportunities, with responsibilities including site assessments and monitoring planning opportunities. Join a collaborative environment and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Excellent training

Tailored professional development

Varied projects

Qualifications

• Ambitious Assistant Planner or early-career Town Planner.
• Interest in Local Plans, site promotion, and strategic land.
• Motivated to support 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 landowners, agents, and developers to discuss planning potential.
• Support with applications, appeals, and wider Development Management work.

Skills

Research and assessment skills

Knowledge of planning policies

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

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:

Responsibilities

• 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, you'll benefit from direct client contact, varied projects, and tailored professional development.

Qualifications and opportunities

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, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) (url removed)