Assistant Projects Town Planner - Hybrid & Training Path

UK Power Networks; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK infrastructure provider is seeking an Assistant Projects Town Planner. This position involves supporting delivery of planning and environmental consents while working closely with authorities and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs along with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The role offers a blended working model and a two-year internal training plan to develop expertise in planning and utilities consenting.

Benefits

23 or 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension (up to 10% employer contribution)

Reservist leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discounts, gym membership & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• GCSEs (Maths, English, Science) + A levels or willing to achieve Level 4.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High safety awareness and proactive, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of planning, highways, and environmental consents.
• Work with planning authorities and legal teams.
• Help shape consents strategies for infrastructure projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

High safety awareness

Team-oriented approach

Education

GCSEs (Maths, English, Science) + A levels / Level 4

Job description

A major UK infrastructure provider is seeking an Assistant Projects Town Planner. This position involves supporting delivery of planning and environmental consents while working closely with authorities and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs along with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The role offers a blended working model and a two-year internal training plan to develop expertise in planning and utilities consenting.