Town Planner

Job Title:

Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Location:

Exeter

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading national town planning consultancy in the recruitment of a Town Planner / Senior Town Planner to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and commercially focused planning practice delivering high-quality, deliverable planning consents across England and Wales. The consultancy is widely recognised for its strong track record, collaborative culture, and commitment to developing long-term careers within the planning profession.

The business is at an exciting stage of growth, having achieved continued national recognition for its work across infrastructure, development, and strategic planning. With a strong emphasis on people, culture, and progression, this is a consultancy where planners at all levels are supported to thrive, develop, and progress into leadership roles.

The Opportunity

Join a nationally recognised planning consultancy with a strong pipeline of varied and high-quality projects
Work across a broad mix of sectors including residential, infrastructure, commercial, regeneration, and strategic land
Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment across multiple UK offices
Benefit from a structured hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days remote)
Gain exposure to both complex major schemes and locally significant developments

Key Responsibilities

Preparing, managing, and submitting planning applications and associated documentation
Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients across public and private sectors
Managing projects through the planning process from inception to determination
Undertaking site appraisals, planning policy reviews, and development assessments
Liaising with local authorities, consultees, and external consultants
Supporting or leading on planning appeals where required
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Contributing to business development and supporting bid work (particularly at Senior level)
Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team (Senior Planner level and above)
About You

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership (Senior level preferred for MRTPI)

Experience with in a planning consultancy or local authority environment
Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development management processes
Experience delivering planning applications across multiple sectors
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Confident working independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days remote)
Clear career progression and development pathways
Ongoing mentoring, training, and professional development support
Exposure to nationally significant and varied projects
Supportive and inclusive team culture
Strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and work-life balance
Opportunity to join a growing consultancy with national recognition and award-winning success

If you are a motivated Town Planner or Senior Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career within a progressive and people-focused consultancy, this is an excellent opportunity to do so.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)