Assistant Town Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Professional development

Personal development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Maidstone is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Town Planner to join a leading independent planning consultancy serving residential, industrial, commercial, education and healthcare sectors.

The role involves assisting with planning applications, researching policy, reviewing local and national guidance, preparing statements and reports, and liaising with authorities and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• RTPI accredited degree in town planning or related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the UK planning system and policy.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking research into planning policy, legislation and guidance.
• Reviewing local and national planning policies and their implications for development.
• Assisting with planning appraisals and feasibility assessments.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and other technical documents.
• Liaising with authorities, consultants, clients and stakeholders.
• Monitoring applications and supporting project programmes.
• Attending meetings and site visits as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Organisational abilities

Proactive approach

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 documents
• Liaising 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