Assistant Town Planner

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as an Assistant Planner in Leeds, specializing in a diverse range of projects from regeneration to commercial developments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals, assisting in planning applications and local plan representations. With a competitive salary, discretionary bonus scheme, and an excellent benefits package including private medical insurance and comprehensive training, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their career in planning. If you are ready to take on responsibility and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Season Ticket Loans

Cycle Scheme

Comprehensive Training Programs

Support for Professional Accreditation

Competitive Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Must have an RTPI accredited degree or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant work experience in public or private sectors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning applications, appeals, and pre-application enquiries.
• Collaborate with experienced planning professionals on various projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Collaboration

Education

RTPI Accredited Degree

Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Assistant Planner

Leeds

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits (see below!)

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a UK leading multidisciplinary consultancy who have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Planner with previous relevant industry experience to join their Leeds team.

The team specialise in a wide range of projects including large scale mixed-use regeneration, infrastructure, residential, industrial & logistics and commercial developments.

You will be working alongside experienced planning professionals assisting on a cross-section of planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries, as well as local plan representations.

Why Apply?

On offer to the successful candidate will be a competitive basic salary and discretionary bonus scheme! My client is a forward-thinking consultancy with an excellent benefits package that includes private medical insurance, season ticket loans, cycle scheme, comprehensive training programmes, and support in achieving professional accreditation of RTPI and/or RICS, as well as a competitive pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement!

Candidate Requirements:

• RTPI accredited degree or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant work experience, either public or private.
• Understanding of the UK Planning system.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written skills.
• Enjoy responsibility and integrating/collaborating with others.

Interested?

For applications and more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Megan Field at [e-mail] or call 01792 365 005.