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 developmentsKey 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 within 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 teamWhat'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 successIf 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)