Job description
Town Planner
Location: Exeter
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well respected consultancy, in their search for a Town Planner for their Exeter office.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional to join a well-established, design-led consultancy with a strong reputation across the South West. You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration schemes, gaining excellent exposure across all stages of the planning process.
The Role
As a Town Planner, you will support and manage planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination, providing clear and commercially sound planning advice.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing and submitting planning applications and pre-application enquiries
Drafting planning statements and supporting documentation
Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysis
Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and clients
Supporting appeals and strategic planning work
Attending meetings, site visits, and committee hearings as required
About You
The successful Town Planner will have:
A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
RTPI membership or be working towards Chartership
Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach
Why Apply?
Join a respected and design-focused consultancy
Work on varied and high-quality projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Clear opportunities for professional development and progression
For further information on this Town Planner role in Exeter, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Exeter
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Salary indication
- £40,000 Per Month
- Published at
- 02-04-2026
- Profession type
- Management
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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