Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Exeter is looking for a Senior Town Planner to manage diverse planning projects from feasibility to determination. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. Hybrid working arrangements are offered along with a competitive salary and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years' planning experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and current policy.
• Proactive, ambitious mindset with enthusiasm for planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects from feasibility to determination.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and appraisals.
• Provide expert planning advice to clients and local authorities.
• Manage project delivery, budgets, and timescales.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.

Skills

Strong report writing

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Client-facing confidence

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards full chartership

Job description

Senior Town Planner - Exeter

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing Exeter team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well-established firm that works across a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial, leisure, and mixed-use developments.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects from initial feasibility through to determination.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and appraisals.
• Provide expert planning advice to clients, stakeholders, and local authorities.
• Take responsibility for project delivery, managing budgets and timescales effectively.
• Play a key role in developing client relationships and supporting business growth.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the team.

About You

• MRTPI qualified, or working towards full chartership.
• 4+ years\' planning experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and current policy.
• Strong report writing, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing situations.
• A proactive, ambitious mindset with a genuine enthusiasm for planning.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities to progress and take on greater responsibility as the Exeter office continues to expand.
• Supportive, collaborative working culture in a dynamic consultancy.

If you\'re a motivated Senior Town Planner seeking your next career step in the South West, we\'d love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)