Assistant Town Planner

Assistant Town Planner
Central London (Hybrid working)
Leading Planning Consultancy
Competitive salary + excellent benefits + professional development support

Are you a passionate and ambitious Assistant Town Planner looking to progress your career with one of London's most respected planning consultancies? Our client - a market-leading, independent firm renowned for delivering high-profile projects across London and the South East - is seeking a motivated planner to join their growing team.

You'll support a team of experienced planning professionals on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration schemes. From the outset, you'll gain exposure to all stages of the planning process - from site appraisals and research to preparing planning statements and assisting with client engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, where initiative and professional growth are encouraged.

• Undertake planning research, policy analysis, and site assessments

• Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals

• Draft planning statements, design and access statements, and other supporting documentation

• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and consultants

• Contribute to team discussions and help shape strategy on key projects

• Degree (and ideally a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or related discipline

• Working towards (or recently achieved) RTPI membership

• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills

• A proactive and organised approach with keen attention to detail

• Passionate about shaping sustainable and well-designed places

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Hybrid working model

• Support for RTPI accreditation and ongoing professional development

• Opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and high-profile developments in London

• A positive, inclusive culture with genuine career progression opportunities

If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and join a consultancy with an outstanding reputation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us confidentially to discuss the role in more detail.