Assistant Town Planner | Town Planner

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 with in 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