Assistant Planner

Assistant Planner

Location:

London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well established and respected planning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner to join their London based team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Planner at an early stage in their career to gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of development projects, while working alongside experienced planners in a supportive and collaborative environment. The role will suit someone keen to build a strong technical foundation and progress toward chartership.

As an Assistant Planner, you will support senior team members on a variety of planning matters, contributing to the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals across multiple sectors. The position offers exposure to development management, planning policy, site appraisals, and client liaison.

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documents
• Undertaking planning research and policy analysis
• Preparing site appraisals and development assessments
• Supporting appeal work and Local Plan representations
• Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and clients
• Providing general support to the wider planning team on live projects

To be successful as an Assistant Planner, you will ideally have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Some professional experience within a planning consultancy or local authority (preferred but not essential)
• A good understanding of the UK planning system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• An interest in working towards RTPI accreditation

This role offers a strong platform for career development within a growing consultancy that values training, mentoring, and progression. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of projects while developing the skills needed to progress into a Planner role over time.

If you are interested in this Assistant Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for further information.