Assistant Planner
Job in
London, Greater London, EC1A, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-02
Listing for:
Penguin Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Environmental Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 Assistant Planner role will suit someone keen to build a strong technical foundation and progress toward chartership.
The Role
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 Assistant Planner position offers exposure to development management, planning policy, site appraisals, and client liaison.
Key responsibilities include:
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
About You
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
Why Apply?
This Assistant Planner 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
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