Assistant Planner

Assistant Planner - Bedford - £28,000 to £33,000

Are you looking to develop your career in planning within a specialist consultancy? My client, a well-established and respected firm based in Bedford, is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Planner to join their expert team.

With over 20 years of dedicated service, they are the UK's only consultancy specialising in cemetery and crematorium development management, as well as environmental services and solutions. They provide end-to-end project support, from feasibility studies and planning applications to detailed landscape design, construction, and environmental assessments.

Their in-house team of planners, designers, environmental consultants, and project managers work closely with local authorities, private clients, and community organisations to deliver innovative, sustainable, and respectful cemetery and crematorium developments. With a proven track record of securing planning approvals for over 60 cemetery projects across the UK, they are recognised as industry leaders in this highly specialised sector.

Beyond cemeteries and crematoria, they also provide expertise in parks, leisure spaces, and open countryside developments, ensuring projects align with local planning policies, environmental regulations, and community needs.

As an Assistant Planner, you will:

• Assist in preparing planning applications and supporting documentation
• Conduct feasibility studies and demographic assessments
• Research planning policies and engage with local planning authorities
• Support senior planners on cemetery, crematorium, and leisure development projects
• Monitor planning law, environmental regulations, and industry developments
• Work on quantitative and qualitative assessments for site viability, including population analysis and environmental impact studies

• A degree in Town Planning, Geography, Environmental Planning, or a related field
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• A keen interest in environmental planning and development
• Some experience in a planning-related role (preferred but not essential)
• Knowledge of planning regulations, policy frameworks, and environmental impact assessments (desirable)

• Salary: £28,000 - £33,000
• The chance to work with an industry-leading specialist consultancy
• Exposure to a niche area of planning with significant professional growth opportunities
• A supportive team offering career development and mentorship
• A role based in Bedford, with opportunities for site visits and hands-on project involvement

How to Apply?

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