Assistant Town Planner

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Salary:

£32000 – £42000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills: 

Consultancy

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132634851

Posted On: 

16 January 2026

Assistant Town Planner
Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is working on behalf of a well established and growing planning consultancy to recruit an Assistant Town Planner for their London office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner at the early stages of their career to join a supportive and collaborative team working across a diverse range of planning projects. The role offers strong exposure to the UK planning system alongside clear progression opportunities.

The Role

As Assistant Town Planner, you will support senior team members across a wide range of planning matters, gaining experience throughout the planning process.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
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Undertaking planning research and site appraisals
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Supporting the preparation of planning statements and reports
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Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
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Monitoring planning policy and local plan updates
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Attending site visits and meetings where required

About You

The successful Assistant Town Planner will have:

A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
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Some experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or development environment
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Working towards RTPI membership
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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A proactive and organised approach to work

Why Apply?

This Assistant Town Planner role offers an excellent platform for professional development within a respected consultancy that values training, mentoring, and long term career progression.

If you are interested in this Assistant Town Planner position in London, Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.

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