Assistant Planner/Town Planner

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
• Support project delivery across energy, renewables, and infrastructure schemes

Requirements:

• 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
• Organised, proactive, and keen to learn

What's on Offer:

• 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
• Flexible and supportive working environment

Benefits Include:

• Generous annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development and CPD support
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff referral bonus scheme

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.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)