Overview
Assistant Planner : Newcastle
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded national 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.
The Role
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:
* Assisting in the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications.
* Carrying out planning research and policy reviews.
* Drafting planning statements, reports, and supporting documents.
* Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients under supervision.
* Supporting appeals and development plan representations.
About You
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with:
* A degree (and ideally a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related subject.
* Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* A genuine interest in pursuing a career in planning and working towards RTPI chartership.
* Previous work experience or placement in planning (public or private sector) is desirable but not essential.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Full support and mentoring towards RTPI chartership.
* The opportunity to work on high:profile projects with a respected consultancy.
* A collaborative and professional team culture with excellent progression opportunities.
* This 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.
for this Assistant Planner role, Joel Bland on or email
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