Senior Planner

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

RTPI membership

Generous annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

RGB Recruitment in Exeter is seeking a Senior Planner to lead a diverse portfolio across residential, commercial, leisure, renewable energy and heritage sectors. MRTPI qualification and strong UK planning experience are required.

This full-time role, based in Exeter (with potential Cornwall office), offers a salary of £40k-£50k DOE and opportunities to lead client relationships, mentor junior staff, and support business growth within a well-established consultancy.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified and registered planner.
• Experience leading planning projects in consultancy or Local Authority.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and permission processes.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse range of planning projects from inception through to determination.
• Prepare planning appraisals, planning applications and appeals.
• Provide commercially focused planning advice to a wide variety of clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and attend meetings as needed.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

MRTPI

Client relationships

Planning applications

UK planning system

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

MRTPI

Job description

A Senior Planner position is available in Exeter with RGB Recruitment, offering a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum depending on experience. This full-time role may also be based in Cornwall. You will join an established independent consultancy, leading a diverse portfolio spanning residential, commercial, leisure, renewable energy, and heritage sectors. The position suits an ambitious MRTPI-qualified professional ready to take ownership of projects, manage client relationships, and support business growth. Working within a collaborative team, you will handle complex applications, provide strategic advice, and mentor junior staff.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior / Associate Planner to join a well-established independent planning consultancy based in their Exeter or Cornwall offices. Working as part of an experienced and collaborative team, you'll take the lead on a varied portfolio of planning projects across the residential, commercial, leisure, renewable energy and heritage sectors. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious MRTPI Planner looking to step into a senior role where they can take ownership of projects, build long-term client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Senior Planner, Exeter, £40k - £50k DOE. This could also be based in the Cornwall offices.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse range of planning projects from inception through to determination
• Prepare planning appraisals, planning applications and appeals
• Provide commercially focused planning advice to a wide variety of clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Attend client meetings, Planning Committees and public consultations where required
• Contribute towards business development and generating new opportunities
• Mentor junior members of the team where appropriate

Requirements

• MRTPI qualified
• Strong planning experience gained within either consultancy or Local Authority
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system
• Experience preparing planning applications and appeals
• Commercial awareness and strong communication skills
• Ability to manage your own workload and client relationships
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• Paid RTPI membership
• Generous annual leave
• Supportive and flexible working environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• The chance to work on a varied and high quality portfolio of projects across the South West