Assistant Town Planner

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.

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 updates

The successful candidate will gain exposure to projects from initial feasibility through to determination, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. ()

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 chartership

This 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.

• 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 Reigate

For a confidential discussion or further information, please get in touch.