JOB TITLE - TOWN PLANNER

LOCATION - EXETER

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning and heritage consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Exeter.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist consultancy working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, rural, and heritage-led developments. The successful Town Planner will gain valuable experience across both planning and heritage considerations within a collaborative and supportive environment.

THE ROLE

You will be involved in delivering planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination, supporting a wide range of clients.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with both planning and heritage professionals, making it ideal for a Town Planner looking to broaden their expertise and work on sensitive and high-quality developments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals * Assisting with heritage statements and impact assessments * Undertaking site appraisals and planning feasibility assessments * Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation * Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, conservation officers, and stakeholders * Supporting senior team members on complex and heritage-led projects * Attending site visits, client meetings, and consultations * Conducting planning and heritage policy research

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

* RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline * Working towards MRTPI (or recently achieved) * Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment * Good understanding of UK planning policy and heritage legislation * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail * A proactive and collaborative approach

WHAT'S ON OFFER

* Competitive salary and benefits package * Hybrid working flexibility * Opportunity to work on planning and heritage-led projects * Supportive and collaborative team environment * Clear career progression and professional development opportunities

Interested?Contact Joel Bland on or email