Assistant Town Planner | Town Planner in Reading)

Penguin Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Reading is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to support their team. This role involves assisting with planning applications, undertaking research, and liaising with local authorities. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Town Planning and an understanding of the UK planning system. This position offers training and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Structured training

Clear opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority is desirable.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertake planning research and site appraisals.
• Support appeals and Local Plan representations.
• Liaise with local authorities, consultees, and clients.
• Monitor planning policy and legislative changes.
• Provide general support to senior planners across projects.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of the UK planning system

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning

Job description

Assistant Town Planner

Location: Reading

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well respected planning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Town Planner to join their growing team in Reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner looking to build a strong foundation in consultancy planning, working across a wide range of development projects and gaining experience alongside experienced planners.

The Role

As an Assistant Town Planner, you will support the planning team on a variety of projects from early appraisal through to determination.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Undertaking planning research and site appraisals
• Supporting appeals and Local Plan representations
• Liaising with local authorities, consultees and clients
• Monitoring planning policy and legislative changes
• Providing general support to senior planners across multiple projects

About You

The ideal Assistant Town Planner will have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Some experience within a planning consultancy or local authority (desirable)
• A good understanding of the UK planning system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Why Apply?

This Assistant Town Planner role offers structured training, exposure to varied projects, and clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive consultancy environment.

If you are interested in this Assistant Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.