Town Planner

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Location: Exeter

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well respected consultancy, in their search for a Town Planner for their Exeter office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional to join a well-established, design-led consultancy with a strong reputation across the South West. You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration schemes, gaining excellent exposure across all stages of the planning process.

As a Town Planner, you will support and manage planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination, providing clear and commercially sound planning advice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and pre-application enquiries
• Drafting planning statements and supporting documentation
• Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysis
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and clients
• Supporting appeals and strategic planning work
• Attending meetings, site visits, and committee hearings as required

The successful Town Planner will have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• RTPI membership or be working towards Chartership
• Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach

• Join a respected and design-focused consultancy
• Work on varied and high-quality projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear opportunities for professional development and progression

For further information on this Town Planner role in Exeter, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.