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Assistant Town Planner - Preston or Manchester £25,000+ | Flexible Sector Focus | Clear Chartership Pathway
Are you early in your planning career and looking for a role that offers exposure to a wide variety of exciting and meaningful projects? A highly respected, independent planning consultancy is looking to bring an Assistant Town Planner on board to support a sudden and significant increase in workload. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to grow within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Location: Ideally based in Preston, but we can accommodate the right candidate in Manchester, provided you're able to travel to Preston one day per week. Hybrid working is supported.
The Opportunity:You'll be joining a well-established and growing team that advises on a diverse portfolio of developments - from sustainable energy and residential schemes to commercial and mixed-use projects. The organisation works across sectors including renewables (solar, wind, EfW), affordable housing, care schemes, commercial developments, and more.
You will be given the opportunity to explore your interests by specialising in a sector of your choice, while also being encouraged to build a well-rounded skillset through involvement in a variety of project types.
Why Join?
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Purpose-driven work - contribute to sustainable and community-focused development across the UK.
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Tailored development - choose your focus area while gaining broader project experience.
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Genuine mentorship - work closely with experienced consultants who are invested in your professional growth.
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Support toward Chartership - RTPI accreditation not required at entry, but you must demonstrate a clear commitment to pursuing chartered status via alternative or supported pathways.
What We're Looking For:
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Some planning experience (whether through a placement, graduate role, or consultancy exposure) is highly desirable.
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A degree in town planning, geography, or a related discipline.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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A proactive mindset and willingness to learn from a variety of project types.
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Passion for planning and a desire to positively shape communities and environments.
Salary & Benefits:
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Starting from £25,000, depending on experience
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Professional development support
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A genuinely friendly and supportive team culture
Interested?Contact Sofia Conte or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
