Job Title: Assistant Town Planner
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Are you looking to launch or develop your career in town planning with a supportive consultancy that works on interesting and varied projects in the sector? We are working with a multidisciplinary consultancy in Southend-on-Sea seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join its Planning team.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a business that specialises in planning, structural engineering, civil engineering, building regulations, and cladding remediation, providing exposure to a wide range of disciplines and projects.
Why Apply?
* Work with a dedicated, expert team simplifying planning and building processes for clients
* Gain experience across residential, commercial, heritage, and conservation projects
* Involvement in the full planning cycle: from feasibility studies and pre-application advice to applications and appeals
* Training and support towards RTPI chartership
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunities to collaborate with architects, builders, and developers on exciting projects
The Role
Responsibilities
* Preparing and assisting with planning applications and supporting documentation
* Conducting research, feasibility studies, and site appraisals
* Assisting with appeals, enforcement cases, and planning conditions
* Supporting heritage and conservation planning work, including listed building consents
* Engaging with local planning authorities, stakeholders, and clients
* Assisting with site surveys and preparing reports to support applications
* Providing planning advice to clients under the guidance of senior colleagues
About You
* Hold a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited, or working towards accreditation)
* Have some previous experience in planning (work placement, internship, or graduate role desirable)
* Possess strong research, written, and communication skills
* Be eager to learn, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks
* Have an interest in heritage, conservation, and sustainable development
* Demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude with a genuine interest in developing a planning career
This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in planning within a supportive consultancy that offers exposure to a wide variety of projects and clients. If you're enthusiastic, ambitious, and ready to develop your skills as an Assistant Town Planner, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion. For more information, contact Sofia at Penguin Recruitment on 957 386 or email.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
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