Assistant Planner

Location:

City of London (EC2N) – London City and West End, London, United Kingdom

Salary:

£30000 – £35000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Consultancy

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132728751

Posted On:

26 February 2026

Assistant Planner

Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well respected consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner to join their London-based team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career planning professional to develop their experience within a highly regarded consultancy, working on a wide range of projects across the residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration sectors throughout London.

The Role

As an Assistant Planner, you will support senior members of the team in delivering planning advice and managing applications across a diverse project portfolio. You will gain hands-on experience across the full planning lifecycle, from initial site appraisals through to submission and determination.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting in the preparation of planning applications and appeals
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Supporting site appraisals and planning research
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Reviewing planning policy and development plan documents
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Undertaking site visits where required
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Supporting senior colleagues on a variety of projects
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Liaising with clients, consultants and Local Planning Authorities
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Monitoring planning legislation and policy updates

Candidate Requirements

A relevant degree in Town Planning or related discipline
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Working towards MRTPI Chartership (or willingness to do so)
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Some previous planning experience (placement or professional) desirable
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Proactive and organised approach to work
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer

Exposure to a varied and high-quality project portfolio
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Supportive and collaborative working environment
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Ongoing mentoring and professional development
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Clear opportunities for career progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Planner looking to take the next step in their planning career within a respected London consultancy.

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

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