Assistant Planning Manager

SF Recruitment (Nottingham); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an entry-level Planning Co-ordinator in the East Midlands. This role involves assisting in planning consents and managing projects while receiving mentorship from the Senior Planning Manager. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude. This position offers a great opportunity to build a career in residential planning with hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PDF tools).
• Strong organisational skills essential.
• Experience in a compliance-driven environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing layouts and planning applications.
• Manage discharge of planning conditions.
• Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Office competency

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

Further education in Architecture or Planning-related field

Further education in Urban Design or Architectural Technology

Job description

Job Title : Planning Co-ordinator

Location : East Midlands (Castle Donington) - 1 day work from home

Salary : £29,000 - £33,000 + car or car allowance

Hours : Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Ready to kickstart your planning career?

We are currently recruiting for a market-leading client, who are looking add an Planning Co-ordinator to their team!

You'll be joining a high-performing and supportive team, working closely with an experienced Senior Planning Manager to navigate the planning process from start to finish. This is a fantastic entry point for someone who's either recently completed a postgraduate qualification or has some industry experience and is keen to learn, grow, and make an impact.

What you'll be doing :

You'll play a key part in gaining planning consents, discharging conditions, and ensuring compliance across a range of residential developments. Your role will span both technical and administrative responsibilities, giving you real-world exposure to the planning lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist in preparing layouts and planning applications under the guidance of the Senior Planning Manager.
• Manage and submit discharge of planning conditions.
• Liaise with local authorities, highways, councils, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate consultants and track planning performance across multiple live sites.
• Support the management of planning budgets and raise purchase orders.
• Help prepare planning appraisals for new land opportunities.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement and public consultations.
• Prepare planning briefs and tender packages for external consultants.
• Track compliance with S106 obligations and contribute to amendment applications.
• Provide effective project handovers to internal teams.

This role is ideal for someone at the start of their planning career - either a recent graduate or someone looking for a next step with development opportunities. You'll be naturally curious, organised, and ready to dive into the detail. My client is looking for someone who sees the value in learning the foundations and building a long-term career in residential planning. You'll be working alongside the Senior Planning Manager, who will mentor you and offer guidance, while expecting a strong work ethic, initiative, and willingness to get stuck in.

Skills & Attributes :

• Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PDF tools, etc.)
• Strong organisational skills
• Comfortable leading and coordinating consultants on projects
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Resilient, positive, and confident with a diplomatic approach
• Comfortable working in a compliance-driven, structured environment
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to use initiative to implement change

Desirable :

• Further education in Architecture or Planning-related field
• Further education in Urban Design, Landscape, or Architectural Technology
• Or relevant industry experience in a planning or development setting

Apply now or get in touch to learn more. This is a rare opportunity to build your planning career within a thriving and supportive team, working on impactful projects that shape communities.