Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £27,000 - £35,000 / year • 5d ago

Assistant Town Planner - Birmingham

The rewards

Competitive salary and benefits package
Structured career progression and mentorship
Exposure to high-profile and varied projects
A collaborative and supportive team culture
Flexible working options

The role of Assistant Town Planner:

Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
Conducting site appraisals and planning research
Supporting senior team members with project delivery
Liaising with local authorities, clients, and stakeholders
Contributing to planning strategy and development proposals

The ideal Assistant Town Planner:

Degree (and ideally MSc) in Town Planning or a related discipline
Working towards (or keen to work towards) MRTPI accreditation
Some relevant planning experience (public or private sector)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A proactive and commercially aware mindset

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong national presence, working across residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments.