Senior Town Planner: Lead Exeter Office Expansion

RGB; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

RGB seeks a Senior Associate Planner to join a growing Exeter office on a permanent basis. The role offers a competitive salary (£40k–£50k per annum) and involves leading a varied project portfolio, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development within a multidisciplinary practice.

Ideal candidates will have Senior/Associate level experience, MRTPI status (or progression toward chartership) and a strong understanding of the UK planning system, with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Senior/Associate level planning experience within a consultancy or multidisciplinary practice.
• MRTPI Chartered status (or current progression toward chartership).
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, policy and development management.
• Experience managing planning applications and advising clients through the planning process.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning projects from feasibility to planning approval.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, statements and appeals.
• Provide planning advice on development opportunities and strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of projects and maintain client relationships.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and developers.
• Collaborate with architectural and landscape teams to deliver coordinated projects.
• Support business development and grow opportunities across Devon and the South West.
• Establish and develop the Exeter planning team, with potential to mentor staff.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Client liaison

Mentoring

Business development

Negotiation

Education

MRTPI Chartered status

Job description

RGB seeks a Senior Associate Planner to join a growing Exeter office on a permanent basis. The role offers a competitive salary (£40k–£50k per annum) and involves leading a varied project portfolio, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development within a multidisciplinary practice.

Ideal candidates will have Senior/Associate level experience, MRTPI status (or progression toward chartership) and a strong understanding of the UK planning system, with excellent communication and