Exeter Hybrid: Associate Town Planner — Growth Path

FutureGen Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Progression to Associate Director

Job summary

FutureGen Recruitment is seeking an Associate Town Planner for a growing Exeter consultancy. You will own planning instructions from residential, strategic land to Local Plan promotion, with client-facing duties and project coordination.

The role requires MRTPI or equivalent, senior/principal consultancy experience, and strong communication skills. Hybrid working, discretionary bonus, private healthcare and a clear path to Associate Director are on offer.

Qualifications

• MRtPI membership and senior/principal consultancy experience are required.
• Ability to explain planning issues in straightforward language.
• Organised, dependable and client-focused with a dedication to long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clear planning appraisals, statements and strategic advice.
• Manage planning applications and coordinate technical inputs.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with clients and project teams.
• Negotiate constructively with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Review work produced by junior colleagues and support their development.
• Contribute to fee proposals, client development and the commercial management of projects.

Skills

MRTPI

Senior/Principal consultancy

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

MRtPI

Job description

FutureGen Recruitment is seeking an Associate Town Planner for a growing Exeter consultancy. You will own planning instructions from residential, strategic land to Local Plan promotion, with client-facing duties and project coordination.

The role requires MRTPI or equivalent, senior/principal consultancy experience, and strong communication skills. Hybrid working, discretionary bonus, private healthcare and a clear path to Associate Director are on offer.