Assistant Town Planner
Location: Oxford
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property consultancy in their search for an Assistant Town Planner to join their Oxford office.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated planning professional with at least one year of experience to join a highly regarded planning team working on a diverse portfolio of projects. The team provides planning advice across a wide range of sectors including residential, rural, commercial, and mixed-use development, supporting clients through every stage of the planning process.
The Role
As an Assistant Town Planner, you will support senior members of the team on a variety of planning projects while also developing your own experience across site appraisals, planning applications, and planning policy research. You will gain exposure to a broad mix of projects and work closely with clients, consultants, and Local Planning Authorities.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals
Supporting the preparation of Planning Statements and related documents
Liaising with clients, Local Planning Authorities, and external consultants
Assisting with planning appeals and project coordination
Supporting senior planners across a variety of development projects
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
A minimum of 1 year's professional planning experience
Experience gained within a planning consultancy or local authority
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Motivated and eager to progress within the planning profession
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work within a leading multidisciplinary consultancy
Exposure to a wide range of high-quality development projects
Support towards RTPI chartership
A collaborative and supportive team environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner looking to further develop their career within a leading consultancy based in Oxford.
If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)