Assistant Town Planner in Bristol)

Penguin Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Assistant/Planner to kickstart their career in planning. This exciting role involves supporting experienced planners in various tasks, including research, site appraisals, and preparing planning applications. With a commitment to shaping the UK's built environment and achieving carbon zero by 2030, this consultancy offers a dynamic work environment. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, including a generous pension contribution and ongoing training opportunities. If you're passionate about planning and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

8% employer pension contribution

28-33 days annual leave

Apple laptop and phone

APC mentor or buddy

CPD and training opportunities

Private health insurance

Free parking at the Bournemouth office

Qualifications

• Recent graduate from an RTPI-accredited planning course.
• Aiming for or working towards RTPI membership.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced planners with research and site appraisals.
• Prepare planning applications and supporting documents.
• Assist with public exhibitions and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Problem-Solving Mindset

Time Management

Education

RTPI-accredited planning course

Job description

Graduate Assistant / Planner - Start Your Planning Career!

Are you a recent graduate from an RTPI-accredited course, ready to start your career in planning? Ambitious, curious, and passionate about shaping the UK's future built environment? This role could be for you.

A leading consultancy with offices in Bournemouth, Birmingham, London, and Bristol is looking for Graduate Planners to join their growing team from summer 2025 onwards. With over 40 years of experience, they deliver projects ranging from housing and renewable energy to commercial and infrastructure developments - all while working towards a carbon zero target by 2030.

What They're Looking For:

1. Studying or recently completed an RTPI-accredited planning course
2. Aiming for or working towards RTPI membership
3. Strong communication and teamwork skills
4. Friendly, proactive, and problem-solving mindset
5. Ability to manage deadlines and work independently
6. Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

The Role:

You'll support experienced planners with:

1. Research, site appraisals and planning policy reviews
2. Preparing planning applications and supporting documents
3. Drafting policy representations
4. Assisting with public exhibitions and stakeholder engagement
5. Coordinating with clients, consultants and local authorities
6. Tracking planning consultations and updates

What's On Offer:

1. Competitive salary
2. 8% employer pension contribution
3. 28-33 days annual leave (increases with service)
4. Apple laptop and phone
5. APC mentor or buddy
6. CPD and training opportunities
7. Private health insurance
8. Free parking at the Bournemouth office

Some UK travel required. A driving licence is helpful but not essential.

Interested?

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.