Assistant Town Planner

Job Description

Assistant Planner - Newcastle\n\nPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner to join their Newcastle office. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate or early-career professional to develop their skills and gain invaluable experience in a supportive and dynamic team environment.\n\nThe Role\n As an Assistant Planner, you will support colleagues in delivering a diverse range of planning projects across multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure. Key responsibilities will include:\n\nAssisting in the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications.\n\nCarrying out planning research and policy reviews.\n\nDrafting planning statements, reports, and supporting documents.\n\nLiaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients under supervision.\n\nSupporting appeals and development plan representations.\n\nAbout You\n We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with:\n\nA degree (and ideally a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related subject.\n\nStrong research, writing, and analytical skills.\n\nExcellent communication and interpersonal abilities.\n\nA genuine interest in pursuing a career in planning and working towards RTPI chartership.\n\nPrevious work experience or placement in planning (public or private sector) is desirable but not essential.\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nCompetitive salary and benefits package.\n\nFull support and mentoring towards RTPI chartership.\n\nThe opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a respected consultancy.\n\nA collaborative and professional team culture with excellent progression opportunities.\n\nThis is a fantastic chance for an ambitious Assistant Planner to take their first steps or further progress their career with a leading consultancy in Newcastle.\n\nTo apply for this Assistant Planner role, please contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email