Assistant Town Planner

Location:

Chelmsford (CM2) – Essex, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£28000 – £35000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132638470

Posted On:

18 January 2026

Assistant Town Planner – Chelmsford
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: GBP28,000-GBP35,000 + benefits

A respected and fast-growing planning consultancy (name withheld for confidentiality) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Assistant Town Planner to join its successful Chelmsford team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career planner – whether you’re a recent graduate, part-way through your APC, or already working at Assistant level – to develop your skills within a supportive, high-performing environment.

The Role

As Assistant Town Planner, you will:

Support senior colleagues on a wide range of planning applications, appraisals, and appeals
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Conduct research, prepare reports, and assist with client presentations
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Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams
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Contribute to site appraisals and policy analysis
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Progress your professional development toward chartership (RTPI support provided)

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

Ideally educated to degree level in Town Planning or a related discipline
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Passionate about planning, with strong analytical and report-writing skills
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Keen to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility
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Confident communicating with clients and local authority officers
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Proactive, organised, and enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative team

Why This Role?

Join a consultancy known for its friendly culture and high-quality work
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Work on a diverse project portfolio across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes
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Benefit from close mentorship and structured RTPI support
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Enjoy strong progression opportunities as the team continues to grow

If you’re ready to take the next step in your planning career and want to join a supportive consultancy where you can truly develop, we’d love to hear from you.

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