Town Planner
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.
The Role 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

About You 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

Why Apply? * 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.