Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner

Job Description Senior Town PlannerLocation: ExeterPenguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a respected consultancy to recruit a Senior Town Planner for their Exeter office.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to join a well-established, design-led consultancy with a strong reputation across the South West. You will work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration projects, taking a leading role in project delivery and client management.The RoleAs a Senior Town Planner, you will manage planning projects from initial strategy through to determination, providing high-quality, commercially focused advice while contributing to wider project teams.Key responsibilities include:Leading and managing planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissionsPreparing detailed planning statements and supporting documentationUndertaking site appraisals and comprehensive planning policy analysisActing as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and local planning authoritiesAttending meetings, public consultations, and committee hearings as requiredSupporting and mentoring junior planners within the teamContributing to planning strategy and business development initiativesAbout YouThe successful Senior Town Planner will have:MRTPI Chartered status (or be close to achieving Chartership)Strong private sector experience within a planning consultancyProven experience leading planning applications independentlyExcellent understanding of the UK planning system and development managementStrong written and verbal communication skillsA proactive, organised, and commercially aware approachWhy Apply?Join a respected and design-focused consultancyWork on high-quality and varied projectsTake on greater responsibility and project ownershipClear opportunities for career progressionSupportive and collaborative working environmentFor further information on this Senior Town Planner role in Exeter, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-07