Senior Planner

A Senior Planner position is available in Exeter with RGB Recruitment, offering a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum depending on experience. This full-time role may also be based in Cornwall. You will join an established independent consultancy, leading a diverse portfolio spanning residential, commercial, leisure, renewable energy, and heritage sectors. The position suits an ambitious MRTPI-qualified professional ready to take ownership of projects, manage client relationships, and support business growth.

Working within a collaborative team, you will handle complex applications, provide strategic advice, and mentor junior staff.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior / Associate Planner to join a well-established independent planning consultancy based in their Exeter or Cornwall offices. Working as part of an experienced and collaborative team, you'll take the lead on a varied portfolio of planning projects across the residential, commercial, leisure, renewable energy and heritage sectors. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious MRTPI Planner looking to step into a senior role where they can take ownership of projects, build long-term client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Senior Planner, Exeter, £40k - £50k DOE. This could also be based in the Cornwall offices.

• Lead a diverse range of planning projects from inception through to determination
• Prepare planning appraisals, planning applications and appeals
• Provide commercially focused planning advice to a wide variety of clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Attend client meetings, Planning Committees and public consultations where required
• Contribute towards business development and generating new opportunities
• Mentor junior members of the team where appropriate

• MRTPI qualified
• Strong planning experience gained within either consultancy or Local Authority
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system
• Experience preparing planning applications and appeals
• Commercial awareness and strong communication skills
• Ability to manage your own workload and client relationships
• Full UK Driving Licence

• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• Paid RTPI membership
• Generous annual leave
• Supportive and flexible working environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• The chance to work on a varied and high quality portfolio of projects across the South West