Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and development

RTPI Chartership support

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join its Cambridge team. You will support planning applications, write statements and assist with site appraisals across residential, commercial, rural and mixed-use projects.

You will work with experienced planners, gain exposure to projects from inception to delivery, and benefit from structured training, hybrid/flexible working, and clear opportunities for RTPI Chartership progression.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research and analytical abilities.
• Proactive and commercially aware approach.
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals and planning statements.
• Undertake planning research, policy reviews and site appraisals.
• Support the preparation of planning appraisals and development proposals.
• Assist with Design and Access Statements and other supporting documents.
• Help manage planning applications and monitor outcomes.
• Attend site visits, client meetings and planning committees.
• Assist with community engagement and consultation exercises.
• Work closely with wider teams across planning, development, architecture and urban design.
• Gain exposure to projects from initial appraisal through to delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Analytical abilities

Teamwork

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Town Planner
Location: Cambridge

Penguin Recruitment are working with a well-established and growing multidisciplinary property and planning consultancy who are looking to appoint an Assistant Town Planner to join their Cambridge team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner looking to progress their career within consultancy, working alongside experienced planners on a varied portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, rural and mixed-use development.

The Role:

• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals and planning statements
• Undertake planning research, policy reviews and site appraisals
• Support the preparation of planning appraisals and development proposals
• Assist with Design and Access Statements and other supporting documents
• Help manage planning applications and monitor outcomes
• Attend site visits, client meetings and planning committees
• Assist with community engagement and consultation exercises
• Work closely with wider teams across planning, development, architecture and urban design
• Gain exposure to projects from initial appraisal through to delivery

The Ideal Candidate:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, ideally RTPI accredited
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or related environment
• A genuine interest in developing a career within planning consultancy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good research and analytical abilities
• A proactive and commercially aware approach
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider team

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Structured training and professional development
• Support towards professional development and RTPI Chartership
• Exposure to a broad range of planning and development projects
• Excellent long-term career progression
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Supportive and collaborative team environment