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Assistant Town Planner

Job in Chelmsford, Essex County, CM1, England, UK
Listing for: Penguin Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28000 - 35000 GBP Yearly GBP 28000.00 35000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Assistant Town Planner )

Assistant Town Planner - Chelmsford

Location:

Chelmsford

Salary: £28,000-£35,000 + 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
  • Conduct research, prepare reports, and assist with client presentations
  • Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams
  • Contribute to site appraisals and policy analysis
  • 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
  • Passionate about planning, with strong analytical and report-writing skills
  • Keen to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility
  • Confident communicating with clients and local authority officers
  • 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
  • Work on a diverse project portfolio across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes
  • Benefit from close mentorship and structured RTPI support
  • 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.

To apply or request a confidential conversation, please get in touch.

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