Assistant Planner | Town Planner

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Stevenage seeks an Assistant Planner/Town Planner to support their planning team. This role offers opportunities within a collaborative environment and a diverse project portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in planning, with the ambition to grow within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

Company pension scheme

Genuine career progression

Friendly and collaborative working environment

Exposure to broad variety of projects

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in planning with enthusiasm to develop.
• Eager to develop a career in a professional consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Assist with Local Plan representations and site appraisals.
• Engage with clients and local authorities.

Skills

Planning experience

Client engagement

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Planner / Town Planner
Location: Stevenage

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a long-established, award-winning practice of planners and architects in their search for an Assistant Planner / Planner to join their growing town planning team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established consultancy with a diverse project portfolio spanning a wide range of sectors. The successful candidate will ideally have experienceand a strong foundation in planning, with the enthusiasm and ambition to develop further within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting senior team members with the preparation and submission of planning applications of varying scale and complexity

• Assisting with Local Plan representations and site appraisals

• Supporting appeal work and the management of project documentation

• Engaging with clients and local authorities as required

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive salary and performance-related bonus

• Company pension scheme

• Genuine career progression within an established and supportive team

• Excellent staff retention and a friendly, collaborative working environment

• Exposure to a broad variety of projects with established clients

This role would suit someone who is eager to develop their planning career in a professional and award-winning consultancy, offering both challenge and reward.

For more information or to apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 362 010 or email [e-mail].