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:
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Leading and managing planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions
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Preparing detailed planning statements and supporting documentation
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Undertaking site appraisals and comprehensive planning policy analysis
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Acting as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and local planning authorities
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Attending meetings, public consultations, and committee hearings as required
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Supporting and mentoring junior planners within the team
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Contributing to planning strategy and business development initiatives
About You
The successful Senior Town Planner will have:
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MRTPI Chartered status (or be close to achieving Chartership)
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Strong private sector experience within a planning consultancy
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Proven experience leading planning applications independently
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Excellent understanding of the UK planning system and development management
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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A proactive, organised, and commercially aware approach
Why Apply?
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Join a respected and design-focused consultancy
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Work on high-quality and varied projects
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Take on greater responsibility and project ownership
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Clear opportunities for career progression
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Supportive and collaborative working environment
For further information on this Senior Town Planner role in Exeter, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.
