Job Description:

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 developments

Key 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 team

What'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 success

If 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)