Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Exeter is seeking a motivated Senior Town Planner to manage diverse planning projects and provide expert advice. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience and is MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for progression

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Provide expert planning advice to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

MRTPI qualified

4+ years’ planning experience

Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system

Strong report writing skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

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 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

• 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 01792 365006 or email your CV to [e-mail]