Assistant Planner | Planner

Position: Assistant Planner | Planner (Permanent)
Assistant Planner / Planner

Location:

Stevenage

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

This consultancy is known for delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse range of sectors, working with a long-standing and loyal client base. With a strong reputation, a collaborative culture, and excellent staff retention, they offer a fantastic environment for planners looking to grow and progress.

The Role

The successful candidate will work on a wide variety of projects across multiple sectors. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Assisting senior team members with planning applications of varying scales and complexity
Preparing and contributing to Local Plan representations
Conducting site appraisals
Supporting appeal work
Engaging with clients and helping maintain excellent working relationships

This role is ideal for someone seeking a clear progression path, increasing autonomy, and the chance to develop quickly within a supportive, professional team.

About You

2+ years of planning experience (private or public sector)
Strong communication and report-writing skills
Ability to manage workloads and work collaboratively
A proactive and motivated approach to professional development

What's on Offer

Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Performance-related bonus
Excellent opportunities for progression
Supportive team culture with strong staff satisfaction
Commitment to equal opportunities

Interested?

For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call (phone number removed)