Assistant Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected consultancy in Exeter is seeking a Town Planner to manage diverse planning projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning and experience in a planning consultancy or local authority. This role offers excellent exposure across all planning stages and opportunities for professional development. You will work in a supportive team, handling tasks such as submitting applications, preparing planning statements, and liaising with local authorities.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Clear opportunities for professional development

Varied and high-quality projects

Qualifications

• RTPI membership or working towards Chartership.
• Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and pre-application enquiries.
• Draft planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Undertake site appraisals and planning policy analysis.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, and clients.
• Support appeals and strategic planning work.
• Attend meetings, site visits, and committee hearings as required.

Skills

Strong understanding of the UK planning system

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proactive approach

Organized and collaborative

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline

Job description

Town Planner

Location: Exeter

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well respected consultancy, in their search for a Town Planner for their Exeter office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional to join a well-established, design-led consultancy with a strong reputation across the South West. You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration schemes, gaining excellent exposure across all stages of the planning process.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will support and manage planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination, providing clear and commercially sound planning advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and pre-application enquiries
• Drafting planning statements and supporting documentation
• Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysis
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and clients
• Supporting appeals and strategic planning work
• Attending meetings, site visits, and committee hearings as required

About You

The successful Town Planner will have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• RTPI membership or be working towards Chartership
• Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach

Why Apply?

• Join a respected and design-focused consultancy
• Work on varied and high-quality projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear opportunities for professional development and progression

For further information on this Town Planner role in Exeter, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.