An independent planning and development consultancy working across the infrastructure, residential and commercial sectors is looking to recruit a motivated and capable Assistant Planner for its London office. It's a great chance to build your career with a respected, expert-led team.
Benefits of the Assistant Planner role include:
- A very competitive salary
- Plenty of annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Support for personal growth
- Support for professional development
Responsibilities of the Assistant Planner include:
- Helping to prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documents
- Carrying out planning research and reviewing national, regional and local policy
- Contributing to site appraisals, planning assessments and development proposals
- Producing reports, presentations, briefing notes and other materials for clients
- Tracking planning applications, appeals and other planning procedures
- Assisting senior colleagues with project management and client requirements
Skills and experience required for the Assistant Planner role:
- A degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Planning or a related discipline
- Some planning experience, gained in consultancy, local government or a similar setting
- Knowledge of the UK planning system and current planning policy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong research and analytical skills
- A keen eye for detail and good organisation
- The capacity to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Comfort working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- A proactive attitude and readiness to take ownership
- A genuine interest in the development industry and the commercial factors that shape planning decisions
To apply, please call Sophie on 01792 963134 or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to sophie.ferguson@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
