Assistant Planner/Town Planner
10 days ago
Bristol
Job Title: Assistant Planner / Town Planner Location: Bristol Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a specialist environmental and planning consultancy in their search for an Assistant Planner or Town Planner to join their growing team. About the Company: This dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy specialises in delivering planning and environmental solutions across the infrastructure, energy, and renewables sectors. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, they work on a wide range of projects including renewable energy developments, utilities, and major infrastructure schemes across the UK. The Role: This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Planner or Town Planner to develop their career within a supportive and technically strong team. You will be involved in a variety of projects within the energy and infrastructure sectors, supporting the delivery of planning applications, environmental assessments, and consenting strategies. Key Responsibilities: • Support the preparation and submission of planning applications and consents, • Assist with Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and related documentation, • Undertake planning research, policy reviews, and site appraisals, • Contribute to planning statements, reports, and supporting documents, • Liaise with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams, • Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, • Previous experience in consultancy or a relevant planning environment, • Interest in infrastructure, energy, and renewable sectors, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure and renewable energy projects, • Strong focus on career development and mentoring, • Exposure to a technically diverse and growing sector, • Generous annual leave + bank holidays, • Pension scheme, • Flexible working arrangements, • Professional development and CPD support, • Employee assistance programme, • Cycle to work scheme Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or