Assistant Town Planner

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

Job summary

An established consultancy seeks Graduate Planners to join their team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects that shape communities and contribute to net-zero goals. You will assess land opportunities, prepare planning applications, and collaborate with various stakeholders. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to kickstart their careers in planning. Join a team that values innovation and teamwork while making a difference in urban development.

Benefits

8% employer pension contribution

28 days annual leave, rising to 33

Apple laptop and phone for work use

Mentorship for APC support

Continuing Professional Development opportunities

Free parking at the Bournemouth office

Private health insurance

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Graduates from an RTPI-accredited planning course are preferred.
• Clear communicators who enjoy teamwork and proactive individuals.

Responsibilities

• Visiting sites and assessing land opportunities.
• Assisting in preparing planning applications and supporting documents.
• Liaising with clients and local authority planners.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Deadline Management

Interest in Planning Projects

Education

RTPI-accredited planning course

Job description

Graduate Assistant / Planner - Bristol, London, Birmingham, Bournemouth

Just finished your RTPI-accredited planning course? Ready to get stuck into real projects that shape communities, cities, and the environment?

A well-established planning, design, and environmental consultancy with offices in Bournemouth, Birmingham, London, and Bristol is looking for Graduate Planners to join their team from summer 2025.

With 40 years of experience delivering housing, renewable energy, commercial development and infrastructure across the UK, they have a strong track record and a clear mission - to reach net zero carbon by 2030.

What you'll be doing:

1. Visiting sites and assessing land opportunities
2. Reviewing planning histories and analysing local policy
3. Assisting in preparing planning applications and supporting documents
4. Helping to deliver public exhibitions and consultations
5. Monitoring planning application responses and preparing trackers
6. Liaising with consultants, clients, and local authority planners

What they're looking for:

1. Graduates (or soon-to-be) from an RTPI-accredited planning course
2. Clear communicators who enjoy working in a team
3. Proactive and organised individuals with a positive attitude
4. An ability to manage deadlines and work independently
5. A genuine interest in contributing to a wide range of planning projects
6. The right to work in the UK without sponsorship

What's on offer:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package
2. 8% employer pension contribution
3. 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 with length of service
4. Apple laptop and phone for work use
5. A mentor or buddy to support your Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)
6. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
7. Free parking at the Bournemouth office
8. Private health insurance
9. A supportive and collaborative working environment

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Job Info

Job Title: Assistant Town Planner

Company: Penguin Recruitment

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Posted: Apr 15th 2025

Closes: May 16th 2025

Sector: Consulting

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time