Assistant Town Planner | Town Planner

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

Job summary

A reputable planning consultancy in Telford is seeking an Assistant Town Planner / Town Planner. This role offers a chance to handle various residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. The successful candidate will prepare planning applications, conduct feasibility studies, and liaise with various stakeholders. A degree in Town Planning and relevant experience are required. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in local authority or consultancy planning roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and procedures.
• Full driving licence desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Conducting site appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Liaising with clients, architects, and local planning authorities.
• Providing professional planning advice and recommendations.
• Supporting senior planners in managing projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Report-writing skills

Knowledge of UK planning policy

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Assistant Town Planner / Town Planner - Telford

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established planning consultancy based in Telford with their search for an Assistant Town Planner / Town Planner.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to join a dynamic team, working on a variety of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. The role offers exposure to all aspects of the planning process, from pre-application advice through to planning applications and negotiations with local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Conducting site appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Liaising with clients, architects, and local planning authorities.
• Providing professional planning advice and recommendations.
• Supporting senior planners in managing projects from inception to completion.

Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in local authority or consultancy planning roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• Full driving licence desirable but not essential.

This role is ideal for someone looking to progress their career in town planning within a supportive and growing consultancy environment.

If the role is of interest, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email