Assistant Town Planner

Description

Job title: Assistant Town Planner

Location: Surrey

We're currently working with a highly regarded independent planning and development consultancy that is looking to appoint an Assistant Town Planner to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate or early–career planner to develop their experience across a broad range of planning projects within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced planning professionals on residential, commercial, mixed–use and strategic development schemes, supporting clients through the planning process from initial appraisals through to application submissions and appeals.

Key responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applicationsUndertaking planning policy research and site appraisalsSupporting the preparation of planning statements and reportsLiaising with local authorities, consultants and clientsMonitoring planning applications and responding to planning queriesAssisting senior planners on a variety of development projectsThe ideal candidate will have:

A degree (and ideally a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related disciplineStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organisational and research abilitiesA proactive and enthusiastic approach to workAn interest in progressing towards MRTPI statusPrevious planning experience within consultancy or local authority is desirable but not essentialIn return, our client offers:

Competitive salary and benefits packageOngoing professional development and mentorshipExposure to a diverse portfolio of projectsA friendly and supportive working environmentClear opportunities for career progressionThis is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner looking to build their career within a respected and forward–thinking consultancy.

For further information or to apply confidentially, please get in touch.

Ad ID: 5419069594