Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner

Location:
Exeter (EX1) - Devon, South West, United Kingdom
Salary:
£35000 - £45000 per annum
Type:
Permanent
Main Industry:
Search Engineering Jobs
Other Industries & Skills: 
Consultancy
Advertiser:
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Job ID:
132305658
Posted On: 
30 September 2025
Senior Town Planner - Exeter

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing Exeter team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well-established firm that works across a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial, leisure, and mixed-use developments.

The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will:

Manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects from initial feasibility through to determination.
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Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and appraisals.
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Provide expert planning advice to clients, stakeholders, and local authorities.
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Take responsibility for project delivery, managing budgets and timescales effectively.
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Play a key role in developing client relationships and supporting business growth.
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Mentor and guide junior members of the team.

About You

MRTPI qualified, or working towards full chartership.
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4+ years' planning experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
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Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and current policy.
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Strong report writing, communication, and negotiation skills.
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Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing situations.
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A proactive, ambitious mindset with a genuine enthusiasm for planning.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
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Opportunities to progress and take on greater responsibility as the Exeter office continues to expand.
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Supportive, collaborative working culture in a dynamic consultancy.

If you're a motivated Senior Town Planner seeking your next career step in the South West, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, Joel Bland on # # or to #

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