Assistant Town Planner

Location: Flexible / Hybrid Working Available
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you an ambitious planning professional looking to take the next step in your career with a highly respected planning and development consultancy?

Our client is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a genuine passion for planning to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, infrastructure, and strategic land sectors.

Working alongside experienced planning professionals, you will gain exposure to all stages of the planning process while developing your technical expertise and professional network within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As an Assistant Town Planner, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of planning advice and applications for a wide range of clients. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals and representations.
• Conducting planning policy research and site appraisals.
• Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Monitoring planning applications and liaising with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Supporting senior planners with project management and client communications.
• Attending client meetings, public consultations and site visits.
• Keeping up to date with planning legislation, policy changes and industry developments.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Working towards or keen to pursue MRTPI accreditation.
• Previous planning experience gained through a consultancy, local authority, or relevant placement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and professional development.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Structured career progression and professional development support.
• Exposure to high-profile and varied planning projects.
• Support towards MRTPI qualification.
• A collaborative and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities to work alongside leading planning and development professionals.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner seeking to develop their career within a well-established and growing consultancy that is committed to investing in its people.

To find out more or apply in confidence, please get in touch today.