Assistant Town Planner

Job Title:
Assistant Town Planner

Location:

Cambridge

Penguin Recruitment are working with a well-established and growing multidisciplinary property and planning consultancy who are looking to appoint an Assistant Town Planner to join their Cambridge team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner looking to progress their career within consultancy, working alongside experienced planners on a varied portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, rural and mixed-use development.

The Role:

• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals and planning statements
  Undertake planning research, policy reviews and site appraisals
  Support the preparation of planning appraisals and development proposals
  Assist with Design and Access Statements and other supporting documents
  Help manage planning applications and monitor outcomes
  Attend site visits, client meetings and planning committees
  Assist with community engagement and consultation exercises
  Work closely with wider teams across planning, development, architecture and urban design
  Gain exposure to projects from initial appraisal through to delivery

The Ideal Candidate:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, ideally RTPI accredited
  Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or related environment
  A genuine interest in developing a career within planning consultancy
  Strong written and verbal communication skills
  Good research and analytical abilities
  A proactive and commercially aware approach
  Able to work effectively as part of a wider team

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
  Structured training and professional development
  Support towards professional development and RTPI Chartership
  Exposure to a broad range of planning and development projects
  Excellent long-term career progression
  Hybrid and flexible working
  Supportive and collaborative team environment

Interested?

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)