Job Description
Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Exeter
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Exeter.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner to join a growing and well-established consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land developments. The successful candidate will benefit from strong client exposure and the opportunity to develop within a collaborative and professional environment.
THE ROLE
As a Town Planner, you will be involved in delivering planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination.
You will manage your own schemes while supporting senior team members on larger and more complex developments, continuing to build your expertise as a Town Planner within a dynamic consultancy team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing planning applications and appeals
Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation
Undertaking site appraisals and feasibility assessments
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
Attending client meetings, site visits, and consultations
Supporting senior team members on strategic and complex projects
Assisting with project coordination and delivery
Contributing to business development and networking activities
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
Experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
A proactive and commercially aware approach
WHAT'S ON OFFER
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Clear progression opportunities
Ongoing professional development and support towards MRTPI
Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)