Senior Associate Planner

RGB; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

RGB seeks a Senior Associate Planner to join a growing Exeter office on a permanent basis. The role offers a competitive salary (£40k–£50k per annum) and involves leading a varied project portfolio, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development within a multidisciplinary practice.

Ideal candidates will have Senior/Associate level experience, MRTPI status (or progression toward chartership) and a strong understanding of the UK planning system, with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Senior/Associate level planning experience within a consultancy or multidisciplinary practice.
• MRTPI Chartered status (or current progression toward chartership).
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, policy and development management.
• Experience managing planning applications and advising clients through the planning process.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning projects from feasibility to planning approval.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, statements and appeals.
• Provide planning advice on development opportunities and strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of projects and maintain client relationships.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and developers.
• Collaborate with architectural and landscape teams to deliver coordinated projects.
• Support business development and grow opportunities across Devon and the South West.
• Establish and develop the Exeter planning team, with potential to mentor staff.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Client liaison

Mentoring

Business development

Negotiation

Education

MRTPI Chartered status

Job description

RGB seeks a Senior Associate Planner for a permanent position in Exeter, with a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on experience. The successful candidate will join an established, award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy as it expands into the city, working alongside architects, landscape architects and planning consultants. Responsibilities include managing a varied project portfolio, contributing to business development and helping to establish and lead the new Exeter planning team. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, project management and client liaison skills, with the confidence to work autonomously and mentor colleagues. This role suits an ambitious planning professional ready to take the next step and play a key part in shaping a growing office.

Senior / Associate Town Planner, Exeter, Up to £50k + Depending on experience

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Town Planner or Associate Planner to join an established, award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy as they expand into Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional who is looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to play a key role in developing and leading the planning team within a new Exeter office. Working alongside an experienced team of Architects, Landscape Architects and Planning Consultants, you will have the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects whilst helping to establish and grow the practice''s presence across Devon and the wider South West. This position would suit an experienced Senior Planner ready to step into a more senior position, or an established Associate looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a planning team and contribute to the growth of a new office.

The Role

• 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.

Requirements

• Experience at Senior Planner or Associate level, ideally gained within a planning consultancy or multidisciplinary practice.
• MRTPI Chartered status, although experienced candidates working towards chartership will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, planning policy and development management.
• Experience managing planning applications and advising clients throughout the planning process.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client relationship skills.
• A proactive approach with an interest in business development and helping to grow a planning team.
• The confidence and ambition to take on a leading role within a developing office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in establishing and growing a planning team within a new Exeter office, with genuine scope for career progression and future leadership opportunities. You'll have the autonomy to develop client relationships, contribute to the growth of the business and work on a varied portfolio of projects, whilst benefiting from the support of an established, award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy.

• health insurance

A competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, is offered.