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Assistant Town Planner St Neots GBP28,000:GBP35,000
Penguin is proud to be working with a leading multidisciplinary property and consultancy business on an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner to join their established planning team based in St Neots.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to develop their career within a supportive consultancy environment, working across a varied portfolio of planning and development projects.
The Role
You'll work alongside experienced planners and professionals, supporting projects from initial appraisals through to planning applications and delivery.
You'll Have The Opportunity To
- Assist with planning appraisals for land, buildings, and development opportunities.
- Undertake planning research and analysis.
- Prepare and support planning applications, pre-application enquiries, and appeals.
- Assist with the preparation of planning statements and Design and Access Statements.
- Liaise with clients, local planning authorities, and other professional consultants.
- Support the team with development management and strategic planning projects.
- Attend meetings, site visits, and planning committees where required.
- Develop your understanding of planning policy and legislation.
- Work towards professional development and MRTPI accreditation with support from an experienced team.
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About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A relevant degree in Town Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
- Some previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or related environment is desirable.
- A good understanding of the UK planning system and current planning policy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent research, analytical, and organizational abilities.
- A proactive and commercially aware approach.
- The ability to work collaboratively while managing your own workload.
- A genuine ambition to develop a long-term career in town planning.
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The role offers the chance to gain exposure to a broad range of planning work while working alongside experienced professionals. Brown and Cos' planning teams undertake work including planning appraisals, applications, appeals, development opportunities, and client advice, with professional development and training forming an important part of the offering.
Salary and Benefits
The role also offers opportunities for professional development, ongoing training, and progression, alongside a supportive and collaborative working environment.
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