Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected planning consultancy in Woking is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join their established team. The successful candidate will work alongside Senior Planners on a range of projects within the residential, mixed use and commercial sectors. Applicants should have a relevant degree, RTPI membership, and ideally one year of post-qualification experience. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities, a full benefits package, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Excellent career progression opportunities

Full benefits package

Competitive starting salary

Qualifications

• A relevant town planning/related degree and ideally a further MSc.
• Membership to RTPI.
• One year’s post-qualification town planning experience, preferably within a consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Planners to progress a portfolio of planning projects across residential, mixed use and commercial sectors.

Skills

Town planning expertise

Project management

Education

Relevant town planning/related degree

MSc in town planning

Membership to RTPI

Job description

Overview

Assistant Town Planner – Redhill. Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience. An excellent opportunity to join a respected land, surveying and planning practice as part of an established team in Redhill.

The successful Assistant Town Planner will be working alongside Senior Planners to take forward a diverse portfolio of projects within the residential, mixed use and commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Planners to progress a portfolio of planning projects across residential, mixed use and commercial sectors.

Qualifications

• A relevant town planning/related degree and ideally a further MSc
• Membership to RTPI
• One year’s post-qualification town planning experience, preferably within a consultancy environment

Benefits

• Joining a respected company with excellent career progression opportunities
• Full benefits package
• Competitive starting salary

Job Info

• Job Title: Assistant Town Planner
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Woking, Surrey
• Posted: Jan 31st 2026
• Closes: Mar 3rd 2026
• Sector: Consulting
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please contact Harriett Roige on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).