Assistant Planner in EC1

Job Description

Assistant Town Planner\n\nLocation: London (Hybrid Working Available)\nSalary: Competitive + Benefits\n\nAre you an ambitious Assistant Town Planner looking to take the next step in your planning career with a highly respected planning and development consultancy?\n\nWe are working on behalf of an established and growing consultancy that advises leading developers, landowners, investors, and public sector clients across some of the UK's most exciting and high-profile development projects. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join their successful London team.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional to gain exposure to a diverse range of projects spanning residential, mixed-use, commercial, infrastructure, and regeneration developments. You will work alongside experienced planning consultants and directors, providing planning advice to clients and supporting projects through the planning process from inception to delivery.\n\nThe role offers outstanding professional development, direct client exposure, and a clear pathway towards RTPI chartership and career progression.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nAssisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.\nUndertaking planning policy research and site appraisals.\nPreparing planning statements, supporting reports, and consultation responses.\nMonitoring planning applications and local plan developments.\nLiaising with local authorities, clients, consultants, and stakeholders.\nSupporting senior colleagues on complex planning and development projects.\nContributing to business development activities and client relationships where appropriate.\n\nAbout You\n\nDegree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline.\nWorking towards RTPI membership or recently qualified.\nPrevious experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, developer, or property environment.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nExcellent report-writing and analytical abilities.\nCommercial awareness and an interest in the development sector.\nProactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.\nStructured training and mentoring from industry-leading planning professionals.\nSupport towards RTPI chartership.\nExposure to nationally significant and high-profile development projects.\nFlexible and hybrid working arrangements.\nA collaborative and supportive team environment.\nClear opportunities for career progression within a growing business.If you're looking to build your planning career with a market-leading consultancy that is involved in some of the UK's most exciting development projects, we'd love to hear from you