Assistant Planner/Town Planner

<p><strong>Job Title: Assistant Planner / Town Planner </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Bristol</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the Company:</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the preparation and submission of planning applications and consents</li><li>Assist with Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and related documentation</li><li>Undertake planning research, policy reviews, and site appraisals</li><li>Contribute to planning statements, reports, and supporting documents</li><li>Liaise with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams</li><li>Support project delivery across energy, renewables, and infrastructure schemes</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline</li><li>Previous experience in consultancy or a relevant planning environment</li><li>Interest in infrastructure, energy, and renewable sectors</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Organised, proactive, and keen to learn</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure and renewable energy projects</li><li>Strong focus on career development and mentoring</li><li>Exposure to a technically diverse and growing sector</li><li>Flexible and supportive working environment</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits Include:</strong></p><ul><li>Generous annual leave + bank holidays</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Professional development and CPD support</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Staff referral bonus scheme</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Planner or Town Planner to build a career within the fast-growing infrastructure and renewable energy sector, contributing to projects that support the UK's transition to a more sustainable future.</p><p><strong>Interested?</strong> The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or </p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?fD6Rn5hL2vVEvDlfr1YAP9ZfkbnttkPCa" width="0" height="0" />