Assistant Town Planner

Assistant Town Planner

Location:
Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE5) - Tyne and Wear, North East, United Kingdom
Salary:
£30000 - £35000 per annum
Type:
Permanent
Main Industry:
Search Engineering Jobs
Other Industries & Skills: 
Consultancy
Advertiser:
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Job ID:
132247030
Posted On: 
08 September 2025
Assistant Planner - Newcastle

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded national planning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner to join their Newcastle office. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate or early-career professional to develop their skills and gain invaluable experience in a supportive and dynamic team environment.

The Role
As an Assistant Planner, you will support colleagues in delivering a diverse range of planning projects across multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure. Key responsibilities will include:

Assisting in the preparation, submission, and management of planning applications.
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Carrying out planning research and policy reviews.
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Drafting planning statements, reports, and supporting documents.
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Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients under supervision.
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Supporting appeals and development plan representations.

About You
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with:

A degree (and ideally a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related subject.
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Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
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A genuine interest in pursuing a career in planning and working towards RTPI chartership.
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Previous work experience or placement in planning (public or private sector) is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Full support and mentoring towards RTPI chartership.
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The opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a respected consultancy.
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A collaborative and professional team culture with excellent progression opportunities.

This is a fantastic chance for an ambitious Assistant Planner to take their first steps or further progress their career with a leading consultancy in Newcastle.

for this Assistant Planner role, Joel Bland on # # or email #

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