Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent planning consultancy in Exeter seeks a Senior Planner to prepare planning applications and provide strategic advice. The ideal candidate will hold a Chartered RTPI membership and a relevant postgraduate qualification. This role offers competitive pay, paid membership, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid RTPI membership

Generous holiday allowance

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and coordinating planning applications.
• Ability to engage with Local Planning Authorities and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with strategic planning and policy advice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals.
• Draft and review Planning Statements and supporting documents.
• Provide strategic planning and policy advice to clients.
• Engage with Local Planning Authorities and stakeholders.
• Work on a variety of development types.

Skills

Chartered RTPI membership

Strong knowledge of the UK planning system

Education

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Planner (MRTPI)

Location: Exeter

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + Benefits

About the Role

Are you an experienced and Chartered planner looking to take the next step in your career? You'll be joining an independent planning consultancy in Exeter, with a reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused planning advice across the UK. Their work spans a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, covering urban and rural developments in both the public and private sectors.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and coordinate planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals
• Draft and review Planning Statements, Design and Access Statements, and other supporting documents
• Provide strategic planning and policy advice to a range of clients
• Engage with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees, and stakeholders
• Work across a variety of development types from major housing schemes and commercial developments to complex infrastructure and regeneration projects

What You’ll Bring

• Chartered RTPI membership
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and current policy framework

What You’ll Get

• A competitive salary, based on experience and qualifications
• Paid RTPI membership and attendance at industry events
• Generous holiday allowance
• Opportunities for progression within a respected and growing consultancy

Contact Georgia Cookson on (url removed), oe (phone number removed).

Job reference: 62118