Assistant Town Planner

Job Title: Assistant Town Planner
Location: Shrewsbury

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing planning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Town Planner to join their team in Shrewsbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative consultancy environment, working across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, rural, and mixed-use development projects. The successful candidate will gain exposure to all stages of the planning process while working closely with experienced planning professionals.

THE ROLE

As an Assistant Town Planner, you will support the delivery of planning projects from initial site appraisal through to planning application submission and determination.

Working closely with senior colleagues, you will develop your technical planning knowledge, client-facing skills, and understanding of the wider development process, building a strong foundation as an Assistant Town Planner within a respected consultancy environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Supporting the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
* Assisting with planning appraisals and development feasibility assessments
* Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation
* Conducting planning policy research and analysis
* Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and stakeholders
* Attending client meetings, site visits, and public consultations
* Supporting senior colleagues across a range of planning projects
* Assisting with project coordination and administration

WHAT WE''RE LOOKING FOR

* RTPI accredited degree or Master''s in Town Planning or related discipline
* Ideally 1-3 years'' planning experience within a consultancy, developer, or local authority environment
* Working towards MRTPI Chartership or keen to begin the process
* Strong understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
* Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to develop professionally
* Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment

WHAT''S ON OFFER

* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Full support towards MRTPI Chartership
* Structured training and mentoring from experienced professionals
* Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development

Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)