Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and respected planning consultancy is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join their team in Preston or Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, including sustainable energy and residential schemes. You'll benefit from tailored professional development and mentorship, with a clear pathway toward RTPI accreditation. This is a chance to make a real impact on community-focused developments while growing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about planning and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Arrangements

Professional Development Support

Friendly Team Culture

Qualifications

• Some planning experience through placement or consultancy is highly desirable.
• A degree in town planning, geography, or a related discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of planning projects from sustainable energy to commercial developments.
• Contribute to community-focused development across the UK.

Skills

Planning Experience

Communication Skills

Proactive Mindset

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Degree in Geography

Job description

Assistant Town Planner - Preston or Manchester
GBP25,000+ | Flexible Sector Focus | Clear Chartership Pathway

Are you early in your planning career and looking for a role that offers exposure to a wide variety of exciting and meaningful projects? A highly respected, independent planning consultancy is looking to bring an Assistant Town Planner on board to support a sudden and significant increase in workload. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to grow within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Location: Ideally based in Preston, but we can accommodate the right candidate in Manchester, provided you're able to travel to Preston one day per week. Hybrid working is supported.

The Opportunity:
You'll be joining a well-established and growing team that advises on a diverse portfolio of developments - from sustainable energy and residential schemes to commercial and mixed-use projects. The organisation works across sectors including renewables (solar, wind, EfW), affordable housing, care schemes, commercial developments, and more.

You will be given the opportunity to explore your interests by specialising in a sector of your choice, while also being encouraged to build a well-rounded skillset through involvement in a variety of project types.

Why Join?

Purpose-driven work - contribute to sustainable and community-focused development across the UK.
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Tailored development - choose your focus area while gaining broader project experience.
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Genuine mentorship - work closely with experienced consultants who are invested in your professional growth.
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Support toward Chartership - RTPI accreditation not required at entry, but you must demonstrate a clear commitment to pursuing chartered status via alternative or supported pathways.

What We're Looking For:

Some planning experience (whether through a placement, graduate role, or consultancy exposure) is highly desirable.
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A degree in town planning, geography, or a related discipline.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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A proactive mindset and willingness to learn from a variety of project types.
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Passion for planning and a desire to positively shape communities and environments.

Salary & Benefits:

Starting from GBP25,000, depending on experience
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Professional development support
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A genuinely friendly and supportive team culture

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte # or call # # We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position