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Job summary
A leading planning consultancy in Bedford seeks an Assistant Planner / Town Planner to join their team. This role involves researching development sites, producing appraisals, and supporting planning strategies. Ideal for ambitious candidates looking for a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression. Direct contact with clients and varied projects offered.
Qualifications
- Ambitious Assistant Planner or early-career Town Planner with interest in Local Plans.
- Willingness to collaborate with senior colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Research and assess potential development sites.
- Produce site appraisals and contribute to planning strategy.
- Monitor Local and Neighbourhood Plans for opportunities.
- Meet landowners and agents to discuss planning potential.
- Support with applications and wider Development Management work.
Assistant Planner / Town Planner
Location: Bedford
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an award-winning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner / Town Planner to join their growing team.
Our client is a leading planning, development, and ecology consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering successful residential and mixed-use schemes across Bedfordshire, Greater London, the South East, and beyond. They provide commercially focused advice and pride themselves on strong client relationships and a collaborative team culture.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Planner or early-career Town Planner with a particular interest in Local Plans, site promotion, and strategic land. You will work closely with senior colleagues to:
- Research and assess potential development sites.
- Produce site appraisals and contribute to planning strategy.
- Monitor Local and Neighbourhood Plans for opportunities.
- Meet landowners, agents, and developers to discuss planning potential.
- Support with applications, appeals, and wider Development Management work.
The role offers excellent training and the chance to gain broad project exposure. As an Assistant Planner / Town Planner, you’ll benefit from direct client contact, varied projects, and tailored professional development.
Our client is particularly keen to support career progression, making this a perfect move for a motivated Assistant Planner ready to step up or a Town Planner seeking a broader role with more responsibility.
If you are an Assistant Planner / Town Planner looking for a supportive consultancy where you can grow your skills and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
- Ambitious Assistant Planner or early-career Town Planner with an interest in Local Plans, site promotion, and strategic land.
- Willing to work closely with senior colleagues and contribute to research, site appraisals, planning strategy, and Development Management work.
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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