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Assistant Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 3EF

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Town Planning Consultancy in Bedford is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Planner for a full-time, permanent position.
  • The role offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience, along with a benefits package and opportunities for professional development.
  • Candidates should possess an RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a related field, and previous planning-related experience is desirable.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting planning applications, engaging in public consultations, and assisting with planning policy representations.
  • This position is ideal for a proactive graduate looking to develop their career in town planning.

Assistant Planner - Town Planning ConsultancyLocation: Bedford, UKPosition: Full-Time | PermanentSalary: Competitive, DOE + Benefits

A well-established and award-winning Planning & Development Consultancy based in Bedford is looking to welcome an enthusiastic and ambitious Assistant Planner to their dynamic team.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive starting salary and benefits package
  • Mentoring and support toward achieving full MRTPI accreditation
  • A friendly, supportive team environment with ongoing professional development
  • Opportunities to work on a wide variety of planning projects

This close-knit, multi-disciplinary consultancy provides commercially aware and holistic town planning advice to a broad client base, including landowners, developers, community groups, and rural enterprises. With a reputation for delivering innovative and flexible planning solutions, they are committed to supporting professional growth and development.

The Role

As an Assistant Planner, you will support senior team members across a wide range of planning activities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work on diverse projects while developing your expertise in the planning profession.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
  • Assisting with planning potential and viability appraisals
  • Contributing to S106 and affordable housing negotiations
  • Supporting the delivery of CIL assessments and pre-application advice
  • Engaging in site promotion and planning policy representations
  • Assisting with public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities

About You

We're looking for a proactive and motivated graduate who is keen to begin or develop their career in town planning.

Essential:

  • An RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A collaborative attitude and the ability to work independently when required
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in a planning-related role (e.g., through internships or placements)

Interested? Please submit your CV above to apply. For enquiries and more information, please contact Megan Field on or call .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.