Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment

📍 Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Full-time management Posted June 13, 2026

Job Description

Assistant Town Planner

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

A leading independent planning and development consultancy is seeking an ambitious Assistant Town Planner to join its growing team in Reading.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career planner looking to develop their expertise across a diverse range of planning projects while working alongside experienced planning professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

As an Assistant Town Planner, you will support the delivery of planning advice and applications for a varied client base, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic development projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
Undertaking planning policy research and site appraisals
Preparing planning statements and supporting reports
Liaising with l...