Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Preston seeks an Assistant Town Planner to support senior planners and contribute to various planning projects. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, mentoring, and flexible working options within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment with mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Great company culture with social events

Qualifications

• Eligibility or working towards RTPI membership.
• Some experience in a consultancy or local authority environment is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support senior planners in preparing planning applications and appeals.
• Conduct site visits and planning research.
• Liaise with clients and local authorities.
• Help deliver projects from consultation to planning approval.
• Stay updated on planning policy changes.

Skills

Strong communication and report-writing skills

Proactive and team-oriented attitude

Education

Relevant degree in Town Planning or related field (RTPI accredited)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Town Planner
Location: Preston, UK
Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an ambitious graduate or early-career professional looking to develop your career in town planning? We’re currently working in partnership with a well-established planning and development consultancy based in Preston to recruit an Assistant Town Planner.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and growing team that is making a tangible impact across a wide range of planning projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

About the Company

Our client is a forward-thinking planning consultancy with a solid track record of delivering high-quality planning solutions for clients across the North West and beyond. Their team is known for a collaborative approach, and they are now looking to invest in the next generation of planning talent to support their expanding portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior planners in preparing planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals.
• Conduct site visits and planning research.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Help deliver projects from initial consultation to planning approval.
• Stay updated on local and national planning policy changes.

About You

To be considered, you’ll ideally have:

• A relevant degree in Town Planning or a related field (RTPI accredited).
• Eligibility or working towards RTPI membership.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented attitude.
• Some experience (placement or employment) in a consultancy or local authority environment is desirable, but not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£26,000 – £32,000 DOE)
• Supportive team environment with mentoring from experienced planners
• Opportunities for career progression and RTPI support
• Flexible working options (hybrid office/home-based)
• A great company culture with regular social events and a genuine focus on professional development

Interested? Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruiment on 01792365108 for more information