Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Newcastle is looking for an ambitious Assistant Planner to support various planning projects. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and mentoring for RTPI chartership, making it an exciting opportunity for graduates or early-career professionals eager to develop their skills in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Full support towards RTPI chartership

Collaborative team culture

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated individual with a genuine interest in a planning career.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills required.
• Excellent communication and interaction abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and management of planning applications.
• Conduct planning research and policy reviews.
• Draft planning statements and reports.
• Liaise with local authorities and clients.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related subject

Postgraduate qualification (ideal)

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded national planning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner to join their Newcastle office. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate or early-career professional to develop their skills and gain invaluable experience in a supportive and dynamic team environment.

The Role

As an Assistant Planner, you will support colleagues in delivering a diverse range of planning projects across multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure. Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications.
• Carrying out planning research and policy reviews.
• Drafting planning statements, reports, and supporting documents.
• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients under supervision.
• Supporting appeals and development plan representations.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with:

• A degree (and ideally a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related subject.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in planning and working towards RTPI chartership.
• Previous work experience or placement in planning (public or private sector) is desirable but not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full support and mentoring towards RTPI chartership.
• The opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a respected consultancy.
• A collaborative and professional team culture with excellent progression opportunities.
• This is a fantastic chance for an ambitious Assistant Planner to take their first steps or further progress their career with a leading consultancy in Newcastle.

How to Apply

To apply for this Assistant Planner role, please contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email