Senior Town Planner in Pinhoe

Energy Jobline ZR; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Exeter is seeking an experienced Senior Planner (MRTPI) to coordinate planning applications and provide strategic advice. The ideal candidate will have Chartered RTPI membership and a postgraduate qualification. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for advancement within a respected firm.

Benefits

Paid RTPI membership

Generous holiday allowance

Opportunities for progression

Attendance at industry events

Qualifications

• Chartered RTPI membership is required.
• Experience in preparing planning applications and appeals.

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 stakeholders.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the UK planning system

Engagement with Local Planning Authorities

Education

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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

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

Job reference: 62118