Assistant Town Planner

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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 environment

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)