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