Town Planner
Location: Exeter
Salary: £35,000–£45,000 + Car Package & Bonus
Type: Permanent
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Town Planner to join a growing Technical team, supporting the delivery of residential developments from land acquisition through to site start and completion.
Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will work closely with the Pre-construction team, taking ownership of the planning process across multiple sites. You will ensure applications are prepared, submitted, and progressed efficiently in line with programme and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage the planning process from pre-application through to determination
2. Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, amendments, and reserved matters
3. Liaise with local authorities, planning consultants, architects, and key stakeholders
4. Coordinate planning conditions, Section 106 agreements, and discharge processes
5. Provide planning advice to Land, Technical, Construction, and Commercial teams
6. Attend design team meetings and planning discussions
7. Monitor planning risks, constraints, and timelines, escalating issues where necessary
8. Support planning strategies, programmes, and reporting for senior management
9. Maintain accurate planning records and internal systems
10. Stay up to date with UK planning policy, legislation, and local plans
Requirements & Experience
11. Previous experience in a planning role within housebuilding or a local authority
12. Strong understanding of the UK planning system, policies, and procedures
13. Experience managing planning applications for residential schemes
14. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
15. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
16. Proactive, solutions-focused, and detail-oriented approach
17. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
18. Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and planning systems
Benefits
19. Competitive salary £35,000–£45,000 (DOE)
20. Annual bonus scheme
21. Car package
22. 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
23. Pension scheme
24. Employee Assistance Programme
25. Annual volunteering day
26. Long-term career progression opportunities
Next Steps
Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing staffing solutions across the built environment. We operate across Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, connecting talented professionals with the best opportunities.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.