Assistant Town Planner - Hybrid & Career Growth

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development

Contributory pension scheme

Personal development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join our Maidstone team on a permanent basis. You will assist in preparing and submitting planning applications, researching policy, and supporting planning appraisals and feasibility assessments.

We expect strong communication, organisational skills, and a keen interest in the built environment. The role offers hybrid working and development opportunities within a leading planning consultancy in the UK.

Qualifications

• RTPI accredited degree in town planning or related discipline.
• Experience in planning consultancy, local authority or related planning environment.
• Understanding of the UK planning system and policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent research, analytical and organisational abilities.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Genuine interest in built environment and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Research planning policy, legislation and guidance.
• Review local and national planning policies and implications for development proposals.
• Assist with planning appraisals and development feasibility assessments.
• Assist in preparing planning statements, reports and other documents; liaise with authorities, consultants, clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor planning applications and assist with project programmes.
• Attend meetings, site visits and planning committees where appropriate.

Skills

RTPI Accredited degree

Strong communication skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical abilities

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Proactive learner

Interest in built environment

Education

RTPI Accredited degree in town planning

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join our Maidstone team on a permanent basis. You will assist in preparing and submitting planning applications, researching policy, and supporting planning appraisals and feasibility assessments.

We expect strong communication, organisational skills, and a keen interest in the built environment. The role offers hybrid working and development opportunities within a leading planning consultancy in the UK.