Senior Town Planner | Lead Projects & Client Growth

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Flexible working environment

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Town Planner for Exeter. The role involves managing a varied caseload and leading projects from inception to completion, with a strong focus on client relationships and business development.

The successful candidate will be Chartered RTPI member with broad planning experience, driving licence, and a commercially minded approach. Salary ranges £40,000–£50,000 with discretionary relocation support and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Planner status / RTPI membership.
• Broad planning experience across multiple sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and client focus.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning projects from start to finish.
• Preparing planning appraisals, applications and appeals.
• Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting and contributing to business development.
• Taking the lead on projects and developing their professional profile.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Commercial awareness

Business development

Education

Chartered Planner status / RTPI membership

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Town Planner for Exeter. The role involves managing a varied caseload and leading projects from inception to completion, with a strong focus on client relationships and business development.

The successful candidate will be Chartered RTPI member with broad planning experience, driving licence, and a commercially minded approach. Salary ranges £40,000–£50,000 with discretionary relocation support and a flexible working environment.