Assistant Town Planner

Description

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Assistant Town Planner - South West (Rural & Development Focus)

Location: South West England (Devon/Somerset/Cornwall area)

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience) + benefits

Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are delighted to be working on behalf of a well-established rural and development consultancy in the South West to recruit an Assistant Town Planner to join their successful planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career planner to gain hands-on experience in a varied and rewarding role, supporting a busy team involved in rural, residential, and agricultural planning projects across the region.

About the Company

Our client is a respected name in the South West property sector, with a long history of advising landowners, developers, and rural businesses. Their planning team works closely with in-house professionals across development, estate management, and agency services, offering clients a truly joined-up approach.

With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious growth plans, they are now looking to strengthen their planning division with an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Town Planner.

The Role

You will work on a wide range of planning applications, appeals, site appraisals, and land promotion strategies - with a particular focus on rural and semi-rural development. You'll be supported by experienced planners and encouraged to develop your skills across all areas of the planning process.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documents

Conducting site visits and assisting with appraisals

Researching planning policies, designations, and local plan information

Supporting with appeals and representations to local plans

Liaising with clients, local authorities, and other consultants

Providing general administrative and project support to senior planners

About You

We're looking for a positive, proactive individual who is either recently graduated or has up to 2 years' experience in planning.

You'll ideally have:

A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI-accredited preferred)

A genuine interest in rural and regional planning

Excellent communication and report writing skills

Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

MRTPI or APC progression support will be offered to the successful candidate.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Structured APC support and mentoring

Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing team

Flexible working options and a strong team culture

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of planning work in a beautiful part of the country

Please contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment for more information

Ad ID: 5416946279