Assistant Town Planner in Stevenage)

Penguin Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning planning and architecture practice in Stevenage seeks an Assistant Planner or Planner to join their growing town planning team. The role offers diverse project exposure, structured career progression, and a supportive work environment for planning professionals with at least two years of experience.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Supportive working environment

Clear progression pathway

Exposure to a variety of sectors and project types

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a town planning role.
• A degree in Town Planning or RTPI accredited discipline is ideal.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and application processes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Assisting with Local Plan representations and policy reviews.
• Undertaking site appraisals and planning assessments.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

RTPI accreditation preferred

Job description

Assistant Planner / Planner - Town Planning Practice

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive + performance-related bonus + pension

We are representing a long-established and award-winning planning and architecture practice, seeking to recruit an Assistant Planner or Planner to join their growing town planning team based in Stevenage.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with at least two years of experience to join a well-regarded multidisciplinary team that delivers a wide variety of planning projects across multiple sectors. The role offers structured career progression, involvement in high-quality projects, and a supportive working environment with excellent staff retention.

About the Role

You will work alongside senior planners and architects on a range of projects of varying scale and complexity. Responsibilities will include:

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Preparing and submitting planning applications

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Assisting with Local Plan representations and policy reviews

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Undertaking site appraisals and planning assessments

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Supporting planning appeals and written representations

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Liaising with clients, consultants, and local planning authorities

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Contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality, client-focused outcomes

This role offers excellent development potential, including increasing responsibility and autonomy as your experience grows.

Candidate Profile

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At least 2 years of experience in a town planning role, ideally within a consultancy or local authority

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A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred)

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Strong understanding of UK planning policy and application processes

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Excellent communication, report writing, and organisational skills

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A collaborative mindset with a proactive and professional approach

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Working towards or already holding RTPI chartership is desirable

What's on Offer

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Competitive salary, dependent on experience

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Performance-related bonus scheme

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Company pension scheme

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Supportive working environment with clear progression pathway

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Exposure to a variety of sectors and project types

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Long-term career prospects within an award-winning practice

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated planner looking to build on their early career within a respected and collaborative planning and design practice.

Interested?

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