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Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Newcastle upon Tyne

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GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

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Job summary

A national planning consultancy in Newcastle seeks an ambitious Assistant Planner to support a range of planning projects. Candidates should possess a degree in Town Planning or a related field, with strong research and communication skills. The role offers competitive salary, mentoring towards RTPI chartership, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Full support towards RTPI chartership
Opportunity to work on high-profile projects
Collaborative team culture with progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • Motivated and enthusiastic individual with interest in planning.
  • Previous work experience in planning is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparation, submission, and management of planning applications.
  • Carry out planning research and policy reviews.
  • Draft planning statements, reports, and supporting documents.
  • Liaise with authorities, stakeholders, and clients.
  • Support appeals and development plan representations.

Skills

Research skills
Writing skills
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related subject
Postgraduate qualification (desirable)
Job description
Assistant Planner – Newcastle

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.

To apply for this Assistant Planner role, please contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email joel.bland@penguinrecruitment.co.uk.

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