Assistant Town Planner

Location:

Stevenage (SG2) – Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£25000 – £35000 per annum + Plus Great Benefits

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132039097

Posted On: 

28 June 2025

Assistant Planner / Planner – Town Planning Practice

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive + performance-related bonus + pension

We are representing a long-established and award-winning planning and architecture practice, seeking to recruit an Assistant Planner or Planner to join their growing town planning team based in Stevenage.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with at least two years of experience to join a well-regarded multidisciplinary team that delivers a wide variety of planning projects across multiple sectors. The role offers structured career progression, involvement in high-quality projects, and a supportive working environment with excellent staff retention.

About the Role

You will work alongside senior planners and architects on a range of projects of varying scale and complexity. Responsibilities will include:

Preparing and submitting planning applications
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Assisting with Local Plan representations and policy reviews
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Undertaking site appraisals and planning assessments
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Supporting planning appeals and written representations
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Liaising with clients, consultants, and local planning authorities
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Contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality, client-focused outcomes

This role offers excellent development potential, including increasing responsibility and autonomy as your experience grows.

Candidate Profile

At least 2 years of experience in a town planning role, ideally within a consultancy or local authority
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A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred)
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Strong understanding of UK planning policy and application processes
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Excellent communication, report writing, and organisational skills
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A collaborative mindset with a proactive and professional approach
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Working towards or already holding RTPI chartership is desirable

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary, dependent on experience
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Performance-related bonus scheme
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Company pension scheme
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Supportive working environment with clear progression pathway
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Exposure to a variety of sectors and project types
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Long-term career prospects within an award-winning practice

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated planner looking to build on their early career within a respected and collaborative planning and design practice.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte # or call # # We have many more vacancies available on our website.

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