Job Description
Assistant PlannerLocation: Reading
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well respected consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner to join their growing team in Reading.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career planning professional to join a respected independent planning consultancy working across a wide variety of development projects. The successful Assistant Planner will gain hands-on experience supporting planning applications and delivering strategic advice across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes.
The Role
As an Assistant Planner, you will support senior members of the team on a range of planning projects, gaining exposure to the full planning process from site appraisal through to planning submission and determination. You will work within a collaborative team environment, developing your planning knowledge while contributing to a range of high-quality planning projects.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals
Supporting the preparation of Planning Statements and supporting documentation
Reviewing planning histories and development constraints
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and external consultants
Supporting senior planners on project delivery and client instructions
Maintaining well-organised project files and documentation
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Town Planning, Geography, Urban Planning, or a related discipline
Working towards MRTPI or interested in pursuing RTPI accreditation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent research and analytical abilities
Organised with strong attention to detail
A proactive attitude and desire to develop within a consultancy environment
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working arrangements
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of planning projects
Supportive and collaborative consultancy environment
Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Planner looking to develop their planning career within a well-regarded consultancy in Reading, working on a diverse and interesting project portfolio.
If you are interested in this position, contact Joel Bland on or email at