Recruitment

Assistant Planner role (January 2025)

We are recruiting for the role of Assistant Planner to join our team based in Central London (Victoria).

We are looking for a candidate who is hard working and enthusiastic, with good writing and communication skills and an eagerness to learn. The applicant will be working on a range of predominantly residential and commercial projects throughout London.

Your Experience:

Successful candidates will have:

A Degree and / or a Masters in a Town Planning field and 0-2 years’ experience working within a UK-based town planning consultancy.

Your Role:

The role will include tasks such as:

• Reviewing local and national planning policy and legislative changes

• Undertaking Planning Appraisals and preparing Letters of Advice to clients

• Writing Planning Letters and Statements to accompany applications

• Preparing and submitting planning applications

• Managing small to medium sized projects

• Assisting senior staff on more complex applications

• Attending site visits and meetings

• Monitoring planning applications

• Telephone calls to Council officers, clients and sub-consultants

Your Skills:

Successful candidates must be computer literate and able to use the following software packages:

• Proficient in Windows, Word and Excel

• Ability to use InDesign (for formatting reports and images) would also be of benefit

Employment Package:

The employment package will include:

• Competitive salary

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Pension scheme

• Provision of an iPhone

• Payment of membership fees for professional institution and support with Chartership

• Attendance to training courses and events

Contact Details:

For further information, please contact Kelly Rose via email at krose@city-planning.co.uk along with your CV and covering letter.