Town Planner in Exeter)

Penguin Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Exeter is seeking a Town Planner to manage planning applications and provide professional advice. Ideal candidates will have an RTPI accredited degree and 1-3 years of experience. This role offers competitive salary and flexible working options, along with excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to interesting projects

Flexible and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional planning experience (private or public sector).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Report-writing skills

Proactive attitude

Passion for planning

Education

RTPI accredited degree or master's in Town Planning

MRTPI chartered status (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

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