Assistant Planner - Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Assistant Town PlannerLocation: Southend-on-SeaType: Permanent, Full-time

Are you looking to launch or develop your career in town planning with a supportive consultancy that works across some of the most interesting and varied projects in the sector? We're working with a multidisciplinary consultancy in Southend-on-Sea that is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join its Planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a business that specialises in planning, structural engineering, civil engineering, building regulations, and cladding remediation-giving you exposure to a wide range of disciplines and projects.

• Work with a dedicated, expert team simplifying planning and building processes for clients

• Gain experience across residential, commercial, heritage, and conservation projects

• Involvement in the full planning cycle - from feasibility studies and pre-app advice to applications and appeals

• Training and support towards RTPI chartership

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunities to collaborate with architects, builders, and developers on exciting projects

As an Assistant Town Planner, you will support the planning team on a variety of projects and gain experience in all aspects of the planning process. Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and assisting with planning applications and supporting documentation

• Conducting research, feasibility studies, and site appraisals

• Assisting with appeals, enforcement cases, and planning conditions

• Supporting heritage and conservation planning work, including listed building consents

• Engaging with local planning authorities, stakeholders, and clients

• Assisting with site surveys and preparing reports to support applications

• Providing planning advice to clients under the guidance of senior colleagues

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited, or working towards accreditation)

• Have some previous experience in planning (work placement, internship, or graduate role desirable)

• Possess strong research, written, and communication skills

• Be eager to learn, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks

• Have an interest in heritage, conservation, and sustainable development

• Demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude with a genuine interest in developing a planning career

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in planning within a supportive consultancy that offers exposure to a wide variety of projects and clients. If you're enthusiastic, ambitious, and ready to develop your skills as an Assistant Town Planner, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

How to Apply

To apply or find out more, please contact Sofia at Penguin Recruitment on or email