Planner

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment seeks an experienced Planner for a full-time post in Exeter, offering £35,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on experience. The successful candidate will join a design-led consultancy providing architectural, construction management and planning services.

Applicants should possess ten or more years within town planning, ideally across sectors such as leisure parks. Duties include preparing and submitting applications, advising clients, and liaising with local authorities.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in town planning
• Experience across sectors such as leisure parks
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Willingness to travel and liaise with authorities

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and original planning solutions
• Preparing policy presentations, project proposals and tender responses
• Managing own client relationships
• Grow workload and win business in the area
• Consult with stakeholders and other interested parties
• Negotiate with developers and other professionals such as surveyors and architects
• Assess planning applications and monitor outcomes
• Research and analyses data to inform strategic developments
• Design layouts and draft design statements
• Attend and present at planning boards, appeals and inquiries

Skills

Town planning

Client relationships

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Research and analysis

Education

Planning degree MRTPI/RTPI/RICS

Tools

CAD software

Job description

RGB Recruitment seeks an experienced Planner for a full time post in Exeter, offering £35,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on experience. The successful candidate will join a design-led consultancy providing architectural, construction management and planning services. Applicants should possess ten or more years within town planning, ideally across sectors such as leisure parks. Duties include preparing and submitting applications, advising clients, and liaising with local authorities. Strong communication, report writing and project management skills are essential. Based in a small, friendly Exeter office, the Planner receives support comparable to that of a large multi-disciplinary practice, alongside genuine prospects for professional growth and career development. Senior Town Planner, East Devon £35k - £45k DOE

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Planner to join a well-established practice in their Esat Devon office. The design led consultancy offers a range of services from Architectural, through to construction management and planning all while maintaining an excellent staff Retention. The right candidate will ideally have 10 + years of planning experience across a variety of sectors to include leisure parks, and you can find yourself working in a small but friendly office environment, being fully supported with all the benefits you will find working for a large multi-disciplinary. You’ll have the opportunity for professional growth and career development in a friendly, sociable, and supportive setting. You'll also manage the planning department, with the potential for further growth over time.

The Role:

• Develop creative and original planning solutions
• Preparing policy presentations, project proposals and tender responses
• Manging own client relationships
• Grow workload and win business in the area
• Consult with stakeholders and other interested parties
• Negotiate with developers and other professionals, such as surveyors and architects
• Assess planning applications and monitor outcomes
• Research and analyses data to help inform strategic developments
• Design layouts and draft design statements
• Attend and present at planning boards, appeals and public inquiries
• Relevant Planning degree within MRTPI / RTPI /RICS
• Proficiency on CAD software
• Project delivery keep up to date with legislation associated with land use
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills