Planning Assistant

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Friendly working environment

Central London office: 4 days/week

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Graduate Planner or Assistant Planner for a role in London. The position targets early-career planners or recent graduates, offering exposure to a varied portfolio and mentorship from experienced professionals within a collaborative team.

The role involves assisting with planning applications, policy research and document preparation, while coordinating with clients and authorities.

Qualifications

• A degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• Up to 2 years' relevant planning experience.
• Genuine interest in developing a career within planning.
• Willingness to learn and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

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.

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

If you're a Graduate Planner or Assistant Planner looking for your next opportunity in London, I'd be very keen to hear from you.