Details:
- Salary: £25,000 - 29,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Reading Berkshire
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Assistant Town Planner
Location: Flexible / Hybrid Working Available
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Are you an ambitious planning professional looking to take the next step in your career with a highly respected planning and development consultancy?
Our client is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a genuine passion for planning to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, infrastructure, and strategic land sectors.
Working alongside experienced planning professionals, you will gain exposure to all stages of the planning process while developing your technical expertise and professional network within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Role
As an Assistant Town Planner, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of planning advice and applications for a wide range of clients. Responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals and representations.
Conducting planning policy research and site appraisals.
Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation.
Monitoring planning applications and liaising with local authorities and stakeholders.
Supporting senior planners with project management and client communications.
Attending client meetings, public consultations and site visits.
Keeping up to date with planning legislation, policy changes and industry developments.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:
A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
Working towards or keen to pursue MRTPI accreditation.
Previous planning experience gained through a consultancy, local authority, or relevant placement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and professional development.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Structured career progression and professional development support.
Exposure to high-profile and varied planning projects.
Support towards MRTPI qualification.
A collaborative and friendly working environment.
Opportunities to work alongside leading planning and development professionals.This is an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner seeking to develop their career within a well-established and growing consultancy that is committed to investing in its people.
To find out more or apply in confidence, please get in touch today