Assistant Town Planner

Job Title: Assistant Town PlannerLocation: ShrewsburyPenguin 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 ROLEAs 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 ..... full job details .....