Assistant Planner

Location:

Bedford (MK42) – Bedfordshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£28000 – £35000 per annum + Benefits

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132432047

Posted On:

10 November 2025

Assistant Planner (Strategic Planning)

Bedford

An excellent opportunity has become available for an Assistant Planner to join a growing planning and development consultancy as part of their Bedford based team. The successful Assistant Planner will focus on strategic planning projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

In this instance applications are sought from candidates with one years’ experience within a policy or strategic planning role, either within a consultancy or local authority environment. In addition, applicants will have an MSc (or equivalent) in a relevant planning/development discipline.

Duties:

* Undertaking site searches and recommending sites for development
* Researching local plans
* Liaising with landowners and developers
* Producing site appraisals
* Assisting senior staff with development management work

Benefits:

* Joining a respected consultancy with excellent career progression opportunities
* Excellent starting salary
* Full benefits package

Interested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on # 963 075 or to # and we will get back to you.

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