An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Town Planner to join a growing and design-led planning and development consultancy based in Reigate.
Our client is an ambitious and fast-growing property business with an integrated planning, architecture and development team delivering a diverse range of residential, care, mixed-use and strategic development projects across the South East and wider UK. The business has developed an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality schemes that are both commercially successful and sensitive to local character and planning policy. ()
This role offers an excellent platform for a graduate or early-career planner looking to gain hands-on experience across the full planning process within a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Role
Working closely with senior planners and directors, the successful candidate will support a broad range of planning projects and responsibilities including:
Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals
Supporting the preparation of planning statements and reports
Liaising with local authorities, consultants and clients
Assisting with planning appeals and development strategy work
Supporting projects across residential, care and mixed-use developments
Monitoring planning applications and policy updatesThe successful candidate will gain exposure to projects from initial feasibility through to determination, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. ()
About You
Candidates should ideally have:
A relevant RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational and analytical abilities
A proactive and collaborative approach to work
An interest in residential and mixed-use development projects
Previous consultancy or local authority experience would be advantageous, but not essential
A desire to work towards MRTPI chartershipThis opportunity would suit a Graduate Planner or Assistant Planner looking to develop their career within a growing consultancy offering genuine progression opportunities and broad project exposure.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Ongoing professional development and mentorship
Support towards MRTPI chartership
Exposure to a varied and high-quality project portfolio
Clear long-term progression opportunities
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Modern office environment in ReigateFor a confidential discussion or further information, please get in touch
Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year