Hybrid Assistant Town Planner | Path to RTPI Chartership

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Professional development

RTPI chartership support

Experienced planning team

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join a forward-thinking planning consultancy. The role offers a competitive £32,000–£35,000 salary and a hybrid working pattern.

You'll assist with planning applications, policy research, and reports while collaborating with an experienced team to deliver projects and pursue RTPI chartership in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience in planning consultancy, local authority or similar.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and policies.
• Experience assisting with planning applications and planning reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication; highly organized.
• Ideally working towards RTPI chartership.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Supporting senior planners with a variety of development projects.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring planning applications and providing updates to clients.
• Contributing to planning strategies and providing advice across projects.

Skills

Planning policy understanding

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join a forward-thinking planning consultancy. The role offers a competitive £32,000–£35,000 salary and a hybrid working pattern.

You'll assist with planning applications, policy research, and reports while collaborating with an experienced team to deliver projects and pursue RTPI chartership in a supportive environment.