Assistant Town Planner

Construction

Reigate

Hybrid

GBP 27,000 - 30,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary and benefits

RTPI support

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a care and residential developer seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join a dynamic planning team in Reigate. You will help deliver a portfolio of residential and mixed-use schemes, supporting planning applications, site appraisals, and feasibility studies.

With at least 1 year of relevant experience, you will work closely with senior planners, benefit from mentorship, and have opportunities to progress within a developer-led environment, hybrid working, and a

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and pre-application enquiries.
Undertake site appraisals, planning policy research, and development feasibility assessments.
Support the preparation of planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, and external stakeholders.
Assist in promotion of strategic land opportunities.
Attend site visits, client meetings and stakeholder consultations.
Monitor planning applications and contribute to appeals where required.
Maintain accurate project records and support general project coordination.

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Job Tile: Assistant Town Planner

Location: Reigate

Salary: 27-30,000

About the Company

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a care and residential developer with a strong track record in delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use schemes across the UK. The organisation operates across the full development lifecycle, from early land promotion through to planning consent and delivery, working collaboratively with landowners, consultants, and local authorities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Assistant Town Planner with at least 1 year of relevant experience to join a dynamic and commercially focused planning team, and further develop their career within a developer-led environment.

The Role

As a Assistant Town Planner, you will support the planning team in delivering a diverse portfolio of development projects, primarily within residential and mixed-use sectors. You will gain exposure to strategic land promotion, planning applications, and development feasibility work, contributing directly to projects shaping the built environment.

This is a hands-on role offering excellent career progression, mentorship, and the opportunity to work closely with senior planners and development professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications and pre-application enquiries
Undertake site appraisals, planning policy research, and development feasibility assessments
Support the preparation of planning statements, reports, and supporting documentation
Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, and external stakeholders
Assist in the promotion of strategic land opportunities
Attend site visits, client meetings, and stakeholder consultations
Monitor planning applications and contribute to appeals where required
Maintain accurate project records and support general project coordination

About You

Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
Sufficient experience in a planning role (developer, consultancy, or local authority)
Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage workload effectively and work both independently and as part of a team
Commercial awareness and an interest in residential and development-led planning
Working towards (or willingness to work towards) RTPI chartership is desirable

What's on Offer