Assistant Planning And Development Manager

Penguin Recruitment; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an Assistant Planning and Development Manager to support in securing planning permissions and identifying development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a degree accredited by RTPI and/or RICS, with at least 2 years of experience in planning. This role offers a competitive salary, company car, and excellent professional development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Discretionary company bonus

30 days annual leave

Excellent professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in planning or related field.
• Working towards RTPI and/or RICS chartership is preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support in securing planning permissions and consents.
• Identify new development opportunities.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and EIAs.
• Engage with stakeholders and local authorities.
• Monitor and manage planning conditions.

Skills

Interest in waste and sustainability

Understanding of UK planning processes

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree accredited by RTPI and/or RICS

Job description

The Role

• As an Assistant Planning and Development Manager, you will: support in securing planning permissions and statutory consents across a wide-ranging estate.
• Assist in identifying new development opportunities that add long-term value to the business.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and planning appeals.
• Monitor and manage planning conditions, helping to ensure compliance across sites.
• Work closely with the Senior Planning and Development Manager, Head of Estates, and other team members to assess site feasibility and viability.
• Engage with consultants, local authorities, and community stakeholders to progress projects.
• Contribute to post-consent legal agreements and ensure obligations are delivered on time.
• Stay up to date with innovations in waste management, recycling, and sustainability to support strategic business development.

About You

• A degree accredited by RTPI and/or RICS, with membership or working towards chartership.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in planning, development, or a related field.
• A strong interest in waste, recycling, minerals, or broader sustainability sectors.
• Good understanding of UK planning processes, EIA applications, and planning appeals.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with financial appraisals.
• A full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Company car.
• Discretionary company bonus.
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution matched.
• Life insurance.
• 30 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), rising with service, plus option to buy additional leave.
• Excellent professional development opportunities, with full support towards RTPI and/or RICS accreditation.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your planning career within a forward-thinking organisation that is shaping the future of waste management, minerals, and renewable energy.

If you are interested in this Assistant Planning and Development Manager position, please contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email your CV to