Assistant Town Planner

ZipRecruiter seeks an Assistant Town Planner for a Birmingham, AL office. The role involves managing the planning process, preparing applications, conducting site appraisals, and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning or related fields and relevant experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, career progression support, flexible working arrangements, and a positive workplace culture with team events.
Job Description

The Company: My client, a multi-disciplinary Planning, Architecture and Master Planning consultancy, is on the lookout for a dynamic Assistant Town Planner to join the team in their Birmingham office! The client works on a variety of projects for developers, businesses, and the public sector.

The Position as an Assistant Town Planner: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join my client's busy Planning department as they expand the team. This is a hands-on role, giving you the opportunity to manage the entire planning process - from site inception to securing planning permission and beyond.

Key Responsibilities as an Assistant Town Planner:
• Assist in preparing and submitting planning applications, including coordinating with internal teams and external consultants.
• Conduct site appraisals, policy reviews, and research to support project development.
• Monitor planning legislation and policy updates to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants to progress applications effectively.

Benefits as an Assistant Town Planner:
• Competitive Salary - Attractive salary package based on experience.
• Career Progression - APC support.
• Exciting Projects - Work on residential developments, healthcare, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Supportive Team.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Varied Work - A mix of office-based and on-site responsibilities for a dynamic role.
• Regular Team Events - Social activities and team-building events to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Employee Recognition - Hard work and dedication are valued and rewarded.

Qualifications & Experience as an Assistant Town Planner:
• Educational Background: A degree in Town Planning, Geography, or a related field (RTPI accredited is advantageous).
• Experience: Previous experience or placement in a planning environment.

Apply Now! The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable Assistant Town Planners ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on (phone number removed) or at (url removed). Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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