Assistant Planner

Assistant Town Planner

Location:

Wareham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Town Planner to join their team in Wareham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner to join a growing consultancy, working across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, rural, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will gain valuable hands‑on experience across all stages of the planning process within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As an Assistant Town Planner, you will support the delivery of planning projects from early-stage feasibility through to submission and determination.

Working closely with senior team members, you will develop your technical planning knowledge, client‑facing skills, and understanding of the planning process, building a strong foundation as an Assistant Town Planner within a professional consultancy environment.

• Supporting the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Assisting with site appraisals and feasibility assessments
• Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation
• Conducting planning policy research and analysis
• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
• Attending meetings, site visits, and consultations
• Assisting with project coordination and administration
• Supporting senior team members on a range of planning projects

• RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
• Ideally some experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment
• Working towards MRTPI or keen to begin the process
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive and motivated approach

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of planning projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear progression opportunities and support towards Chartership
• Ongoing professional development and training