Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Exeter is seeking a Town Planner to manage planning applications and provide expert advice. The ideal candidate will hold an RTPI accredited degree and have 1-3 years of experience in planning. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and flexible working options in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Exposure to high-profile projects

Flexible and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional planning experience in either private or public sector.
• Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Motivated and proactive attitude with a genuine passion for planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, and appraisals.
• Provide professional planning advice to clients, stakeholders, and local authorities.
• Contribute to the preparation of planning statements and supporting documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Report-writing skills

Proactive attitude

Education

RTPI accredited degree or master's in Town Planning

MRTPI chartered status

Job description

Job Description

Town Planner - Exeter

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their growing team in Exeter.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment, delivering a wide variety of planning projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The consultancy is highly regarded for its expert advice, client-focused approach, and strong regional presence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, and appraisals
• Provide professional planning advice to clients, stakeholders, and local authorities
• Undertake site appraisals and policy reviews
• Contribute to the preparation of planning statements and supporting documents
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across planning and development teams

About You

• RTPI accredited degree or master's in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Ideally working towards or already MRTPI chartered status
• 1-3 years of professional planning experience (private or public sector)
• Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing skills
• A motivated and proactive attitude with a genuine passion for planning

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Exposure to a wide range of interesting and high-profile projects
• Flexible and hybrid working options

If you are interested in this Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email your CV to