Assistant Town Planner

Carrington West; Sharnbrook; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Development support

RTPI progression

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Assistant Planner in Bedfordshire with 1-3 years of planning experience to join a growing planning consultancy. The role offers hybrid working (2-3 days in the office) and a salary of £29,000–£32,000 DOE, with support to progress toward RTPI chartership.

You will work within a close-knit team, taking ownership of your workload while receiving guidance from senior colleagues. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1-3 years' planning experience gained within either the public or private sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and proactively, managing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking planning research and policy reviews.
• Preparing reports, supporting statements, and planning appraisals.
• Liaising with local authorities, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Managing your own workload and progressing projects with appropriate support from the wider team.

Skills

Planning experience

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Assistant Planner
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Planner to join a growing planning consultancy based in Bedfordshire. Our client is looking to bring in someone at Assistant Planner level who is keen to develop their career within a supportive and experienced team.
Working as part of a close-knit team of five, you will gain exposure to a broad range of planning projects and be given the opportunity to take ownership of your workload while receiving guidance and support from senior colleagues when needed.

The Role

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking planning research and policy reviews.
• Preparing reports, supporting statements, and planning appraisals.
• Liaising with local authorities, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Managing your own workload and progressing projects with appropriate support from the wider team.

About You

• Approximately 1-3 years' planning experience gained within either the public or private sector.
• Working towards professional chartership (RTPI) but not yet fully chartered.
• Able to work independently and proactively, managing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ideally located within reasonable commuting distance of Sharnbrook, with candidates from areas such as Bedford, St Albans, Cambridge, and surrounding locations encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £29,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the office.
• Support towards continued professional development and RTPI progression.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio.