Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development

Contributory pension scheme

Personal development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join our Maidstone team on a permanent basis. You will assist in preparing and submitting planning applications, researching policy, and supporting planning appraisals and feasibility assessments.

We expect strong communication, organisational skills, and a keen interest in the built environment. The role offers hybrid working and development opportunities within a leading planning consultancy in the UK.

Qualifications

• RTPI accredited degree in town planning or related discipline.
• Experience in planning consultancy, local authority or related planning environment.
• Understanding of the UK planning system and policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent research, analytical and organisational abilities.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Genuine interest in built environment and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Research planning policy, legislation and guidance.
• Review local and national planning policies and implications for development proposals.
• Assist with planning appraisals and development feasibility assessments.
• Assist in preparing planning statements, reports and other documents; liaise with authorities, consultants, clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor planning applications and assist with project programmes.
• Attend meetings, site visits and planning committees where appropriate.

Skills

RTPI Accredited degree

Strong communication skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical abilities

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Proactive learner

Interest in built environment

Education

RTPI Accredited degree in town planning

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Town Planner

Ref: BM332

Location: Maidstone

Salary: £29,000 - £35,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UKs leading independent planning consultancy who provide a wide range of expertise to the residential, industrial, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors. They are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and talented Assistant Town Planner to join their growing team in Maidstone.

Benefits for the role of Assistant Town Planner include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Professional development
• Personal development

Duties for the role of Assistant Town Planner:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Undertaking research into planning policy, legislation and guidance
• Reviewing local and national planning policies and identifying their implications for development proposals
• Assisting with planning appraisals and development feasibility assessments
• Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and other technical documentsLiaising with local planning authorities, consultants, clients and other stakeholders
• Monitoring planning applications and assisting with the management of project programmes
• Attending meetings, site visits and planning committees where appropriate

Requirements for the role of Assistant Town Planner:

• RTPI Accredited degree within town planning or another related discipline
• Relevant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or related planning environment, although strong graduates will also be considered
• An understanding of the UK planning system and relevant planning policy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research, analytical and organisational abilities
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• Good attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• A genuine interest in the built environment, development and planning

This is a permanent role