Town Planner - All Levels

Penguin Recruitment; Sexeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Diverse project exposure

Career development

Job summary

Black Box Planning in Exeter seeks an experienced Planner or Senior Planner to deliver planning advice across a diverse project portfolio and support strategic-scale development. You will prepare applications, appraisals and strategy reports while managing projects with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes developing client relationships, providing evidence-led planning input, and contributing to the Exeter office's growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working within town planning, ideally in consultancy.
• Strong understanding of the planning process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and commercially.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• For Senior/Associate level, 5+ years' planning experience and solid EIA expertise are key requirements.
• RTPI membership/chartership is desirable depending on level.

Responsibilities

• Delivering planning advice across a varied project portfolio.
• Preparing planning applications, appraisals and planning strategy reports.
• Supporting strategic-scale development projects.
• Managing projects and working with multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Providing clear, evidence-led planning advice.
• Contributing to the continued growth of the Exeter office.

Skills

Planning experience

Communication skills

Project management

Client relations

Strategic thinking

RTPI membership

Job description

Planner / Senior Planner | Exeter | Black Box Planning

Location: Exeter

Salary: £35,000/£40,000

Penguin Recruitment are working with Black Box Planning, a growing specialist planning consultancy, who are looking to expand their team in Exeter. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, people-focused consultancy where you'll work across a diverse range of projects and have the opportunity to develop your career alongside an experienced team.

The Role

• Delivering planning advice across a varied project portfolio
• Preparing planning applications, appraisals and planning strategy reports
• Supporting strategic-scale development projects
• Managing projects and working with multidisciplinary consultant teams
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Providing clear, evidence-led planning advice
• Contributing to the continued growth of the Exeter office

Requirements

• Experience working within town planning, ideally in consultancy
• Strong understanding of the planning process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think strategically and commercially
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• For Senior/Associate level, 5+ years' planning experience and solid EIA expertise are key requirements
• RTPI membership/chartership is desirable depending on level

Why Black Box Planning?

• Competitive salary
• Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a diverse range of residential, commercial, strategic land and urban regeneration projects
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced planners and Directors
• Genuine scope for professional and career development
• Strong focus on work-life balance and team culture