Assistant Town Planner / Town Planner
Location: Reigate, Surrey
Type: Full-time, Office-based (5 days a week)
RTPI Support Provided

Are you looking to take the next step in your planning career within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment? An established and growing property development company based in Reigate is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Town Planner (or Town Planner, depending on experience) to join their close-knit, collaborative team.

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work in-house as part of a forward-thinking team that designs and delivers bespoke care and residential properties across the UK. The successful candidate will work primarily within the planning team but will also gain exposure to land acquisition and design processes-offering a comprehensive insight into the full development cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and submitting planning applications

Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and internal teams

Support site appraisals and feasibility assessments

Contribute to design meetings and planning strategies

Stay informed on planning policy and legislative changes

Engage in community consultation and site survey coordination

What They Offer

Full RTPI support and mentoring

Hands-on experience across planning, design, and land

A supportive and collaborative team culture

Projects that are innovative, purpose-built, and socially impactful

Exposure to developments designed with long-term care and sustainability in mind

Who They're Looking For

A degree in Town Planning or a related field

Ideally some experience in a planning role (private or public sector)

A strong interest in residential and/or care developments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Someone proactive, organised, and eager to learn within a fast-paced environment

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position