Assistant Town Planner

Assistant Town Planner / Town Planner
Location: Reigate, Surrey
Type: Full-time, Office-based (5 days a week)
RTPI Support Provided

Are you looking to take the next step in your planning career within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment? An established and growing property development company based in Reigate is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Town Planner (or Town Planner, depending on experience) to join their close-knit, collaborative team.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in-house as part of a forward-thinking team that designs and delivers bespoke care and residential properties across the UK. The successful candidate will work primarily within the planning team but will also gain exposure to land acquisition and design processes, offering a comprehensive insight into the full development cycle.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in preparing and submitting planning applications
2. Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and internal teams
3. Support site appraisals and feasibility assessments
4. Contribute to design meetings and planning strategies
5. Stay informed on planning policy and legislative changes
6. Engage in community consultation and site survey coordination

What They Offer

1. Full RTPI support and mentoring
2. Hands-on experience across planning, design, and land
3. A supportive and collaborative team culture
4. Projects that are innovative, purpose-built, and socially impactful
5. Exposure to developments designed with long-term care and sustainability in mind

Who They're Looking For

1. A degree in Town Planning or a related field
2. Ideally some experience in a planning role (private or public sector)
3. A strong interest in residential and/or care developments
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Someone proactive, organised, and eager to learn within a fast-paced environment

Interested?
Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). 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.