Planning Assistant

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited in London is seeking a Graduate or Assistant Planner to join a well-established developer. The role offers a salary up to £32,000 plus benefits and a hybrid working pattern (4 days in the office with Fridays at home).

You will work closely with experienced planners, support applications, policy research, and client liaison, developing technical and commercial understanding while progressing your planning career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Planning or related discipline.
• Graduate-level experience or up to 2 years' planning experience.
• Interest in developing a career in planning.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Conduct planning research and policy reviews.
• Assist with planning statements, reports and other project documentation.
• Monitor planning applications and liaise with local authorities.
• Support senior team members across projects.
• Communicate with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with planning policy and legislation.

Skills

Planning degree

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Planning or related

Job description

Graduate / Assistant Planner - London
Salary: up to £32,000 + benefits
London | 4 days in the office with Fridays at home

I'm currently working with a well-established developer in London that is looking to add a Graduate or Assistant Planner to its growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning of their planning career - whether you're a recent graduate looking to take your first step into the industry, or you already have a few years experience and are ready to build on your knowledge in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You’ll work closely with experienced planners and wider project teams, gaining exposure to a range of planning projects and developing your technical and commercial understanding.

Your responsibilities are likely to include:

• Supporting the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Undertaking planning research and policy reviews
• Assisting with planning statements, reports and other project documentation
• Monitoring planning applications and liaising with local authorities
• Supporting senior members of the team across a variety of projects
• Communicating with clients, consultants and other stakeholders
• Keeping up to date with relevant planning policy and legislation

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• A degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Planning or a related discipline
• Either graduate-level experience or up to 2 years’ relevant planning experience
• A genuine interest in developing a career within planning
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

What's on offer?

• Salary of up to £32,000, with flexibility depending on experience
• 4 days per week in the central London office (fridays working from home)
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects
• Excellent opportunity for professional development and career progression
• A friendly, collaborative working environment

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