Lead Town Planner - Exeter Growth Office

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Cowley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd in Exeter is seeking a Senior Town Planner or Associate to join an established multidisciplinary consultancy expanding into the Exeter office. You will lead planning projects, prepare applications, advise clients, manage a portfolio, and help grow the Exeter team with potential leadership opportunities.

Experience at Senior Planner or Associate level, MRTPI status preferred, and strong knowledge of the UK planning system are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Planner or Associate in a planning consultancy.
• MRTPI Chartered status or working towards chartership.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning system and development management.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills; business development mindset.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing planning projects from initial feasibility through to planning approval.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, planning statements, appeals and supporting documentation.
• Providing planning advice to clients on development opportunities, planning policy and development strategies.
• Managing your own portfolio of projects and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Liaising and negotiating with local planning authorities, consultants, developers and other stakeholders.
• Working closely with the wider architectural and landscape teams to deliver coordinated projects.
• Supporting business development, identifying new opportunities and building relationships across Devon and the South West.
• Playing a key role in establishing and developing the planning team within the Exeter office, with the potential to grow and mentor a team as the business expands.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Client relationships

Business development

Leadership

Education

MRTPI Chartered status

Job description

RGB Recruitment Ltd in Exeter is seeking a Senior Town Planner or Associate to join an established multidisciplinary consultancy expanding into the Exeter office. You will lead planning projects, prepare applications, advise clients, manage a portfolio, and help grow the Exeter team with potential leadership opportunities.

Experience at Senior Planner or Associate level, MRTPI status preferred, and strong knowledge of the UK planning system are required.