Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: 33,000-37,000 GBP

Hybrid working - 3 days in office / 2?

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Medicash

Gym membership contribution

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Training, professional development and

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join a leading multidisciplinary property consultancy. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience across diverse planning projects and a clear pathway to professional accreditation.

You will assist with preparation and submission of planning applications, coordinate pre‑application submissions, and develop technical knowledge while liaising with clients and planning officers.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related subject.
• MRTPI qualified or close to.
• Some relevant planning experience desirable; strong graduates will be considered.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Supporting pre-application submissions and planning advice.
• Undertaking planning research and appraisals.
• Liaising with clients, planning officers, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Attending site visits and project meetings.
• Supporting senior colleagues across a varied project portfolio.

Skills

Degree in Town Planning or related

MRTPI qualified or close to

Strong written & verbal communication

Organised & commercially aware

Client liaison and teamwork

Education

Degree in Town Planning

MRTPI qualification or close to

Job description

Assistant Town Planner Bristol 33,000- 37,000

33,000- 37,000 Hybrid working - 3 days office Generous annual leave Private healthcare Career progression & development

I'm currently working with a leading multidisciplinary property consultancy that is looking to add an Assistant Town Planner to its Bristol team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career planner to join an established consultancy and gain hands‑on experience across a diverse range of planning projects. You'll work alongside experienced planning professionals, develop your technical knowledge and have plenty of opportunity to progress your career.

The Role

The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of planning work, with a key responsibility being the preparation and submission of planning applications. Other responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and coordinating planning applications.
• Supporting pre-application submissions and planning advice.
• Undertaking planning research and appraisals.
• Liaising with clients, planning officers, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Attending site visits and project meetings.
• Supporting senior colleagues across a varied project portfolio.

About You

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related subject.
• MRTPI qualified or close to.
• Some relevant planning experience is desirable, although strong graduates will also be considered.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
• Keen to develop your career within planning and work towards professional accreditation.

Benefits

• 33,000- 37,000 salary
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office / 2 days from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Private healthcare and Medicash
• Gym membership contribution
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Training, professional development and career progression

Bristol