Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Newcastle is seeking an Assistant Planner to support various planning projects, including residential and commercial sectors. This role offers the chance to develop skills and gain experience in a collaborative team, with full mentoring towards RTPI chartership. Ideal for graduates with a degree in Town Planning or related fields. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Support towards RTPI chartership

High-profile project experience

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Genuine interest in a career in planning.
• Previous work experience or placement in planning desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in delivering planning projects.
• Prepare and manage planning applications.
• Conduct planning research and policy reviews.
• Draft planning statements and reports.
• Liaise with authorities and clients under supervision.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related subject

Postgraduate qualification (desirable)

Job description

Overview

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 [e-mail]