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Job Title: Assistant Town Planner

Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an independent planning consultancy in London that is looking to appoint an Assistant Town Planner as part of its continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career planner to join a small, professional team working on a diverse range of development projects. The consultancy provides commercially focused planning advice to private sector clients and offers a supportive environment where junior planners are given genuine responsibility and exposure to the full planning process.

The Role

As an Assistant Town Planner, you will work closely with senior planners and directors, supporting the delivery of high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes. You will gain hands-on experience across all stages of the planning lifecycle, with strong support for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications

Undertaking planning appraisals, research and policy analysis

Drafting planning statements and supporting documentation

Liaising with local planning authorities and external consultants

Supporting pre-application discussions and planning appeals

Attending site visits and client meetings

About You

Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

Working towards MRTPI qualification or keen to begin the process

Understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organised, proactive and detail-oriented

What's on Offer

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Support towards MRTPI accreditation and career progression

Exposure to a wide variety of planning projects

Friendly, supportive and professional working environmentInterested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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