Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Medicash

Gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Training, development and progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is working with a leading multidisciplinary property consultancy to recruit an Assistant Town Planner in Bristol. The role involves preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting pre-application submissions, with hands-on experience across a diverse project portfolio.

The successful candidate will join an established team, develop technical knowledge, and have opportunities to progress toward MRTPI accreditation, while benefiting from hybrid working and

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related subject.
• MRTPI qualified or close to.
• Some planning experience is desirable, although strong graduates will be considered.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and coordinating planning applications.
• Supporting pre-application submissions and planning advice.
• Undertaking planning research and appraisals.
• Liaising with clients, planning officers, consultants and stakeholders.
• Attending site visits and project meetings.
• Supporting senior colleagues across a varied project portfolio.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Organised

Proactive

Commercially aware

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related subject

MRTPI qualified or close to

Job description

Assistant Town Planner | Bristol | £33,000-£37,000

£33,000-£37,000 | Hybrid working - 3 days office | Generous annual leave | Private healthcare | Career progression & development

I'm currently working with a leading multidisciplinary property consultancy that is looking to add an Assistant Town Planner to its Bristol team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career planner to join an established consultancy and gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of planning projects. You'll work alongside experienced planning professionals, develop your technical knowledge and have plenty of opportunity to progress your career.

The Role

The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of planning work, with a key responsibility being the preparation and submission of planning applications. Other responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and coordinating planning applications.
• Supporting pre-application submissions and planning advice.
• Undertaking planning research and appraisals.
• Liaising with clients, planning officers, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Attending site visits and project meetings.
• Supporting senior colleagues across a varied project portfolio.

About You

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related subject.
• MRTPI qualified or close to.
• Some relevant planning experience is desirable, although strong graduates will also be considered.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
• Keen to develop your career within planning and work towards professional accreditation.

Benefits

• £33,000-£37,000 salary
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office / 2 days from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Private healthcare and Medicash
• Gym membership contribution
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Training, professional development and career progression

Bristol