Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner
  • England,South West,Devon,Exeter
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £40,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
Senior Town Planner
Location: Exeter
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a respected consultancy to recruit a Senior Town Planner for their Exeter office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to join a well-established, design-led consultancy with a strong reputation across the South West. You will work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration projects, taking a leading role in project delivery and client management.
The Role As a Senior Town Planner, you will manage planning projects from initial strategy through to determination, providing high-quality, commercially focused advice while contributing to wider project teams.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and managing planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions

* Preparing detailed planning statements and supporting documentation

* Undertaking site appraisals and comprehensive planning policy analysis

* Acting as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and local planning authorities

* Attending meetings, public consultations, and committee hearings as required

* Supporting and mentoring junior planners within the team

* Contributing to planning strategy and business development initiatives

About You The successful Senior Town Planner will have:
* MRTPI Chartered status (or be close to achieving Chartership)

* Strong private sector experience within a planning consultancy

* Proven experience leading planning applications independently

* Excellent understanding of the UK planning system and development management

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* A proactive, organised, and commercially aware approach

Why Apply? * Join a respected and design-focused consultancy

* Work on high-quality and varied projects

* Take on greater responsibility and project ownership

* Clear opportunities for career progression

* Supportive and collaborative working environment

For further information on this Senior Town Planner role in Exeter, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.
Job number 3415667

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