Assistant Planner 1 year +

Location:

Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£28000 – £33000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Consultancy

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132765320

Posted On:

12 March 2026

Assistant Town Planner
Location: Oxford

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property consultancy in their search for an Assistant Town Planner to join their Oxford office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated planning professional with at least one year of experience to join a highly regarded planning team working on a diverse portfolio of projects. The team provides planning advice across a wide range of sectors including residential, rural, commercial, and mixed-use development, supporting clients through every stage of the planning process.

The Role
As an Assistant Town Planner, you will support senior members of the team on a variety of planning projects while also developing your own experience across site appraisals, planning applications, and planning policy research. You will gain exposure to a broad mix of projects and work closely with clients, consultants, and Local Planning Authorities.

Key Responsibilities
Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications

Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals

Supporting the preparation of Planning Statements and related documents

Liaising with clients, Local Planning Authorities, and external consultants

Assisting with planning appeals and project coordination

Supporting senior planners across a variety of development projects

Candidate Requirements
Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

A minimum of 1 year’s professional planning experience

Experience gained within a planning consultancy or local authority

Strong understanding of the UK planning system

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Motivated and eager to progress within the planning profession

What’s on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work within a leading multidisciplinary consultancy

Exposure to a wide range of high-quality development projects

Support towards RTPI chartership

A collaborative and supportive team environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner looking to further develop their career within a leading consultancy based in Oxford.

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel on # # or email at #

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