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Assistant Town Planner/Mid level Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX4 2PL

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Town Planner to join a well-established planning consultancy in Exeter.
  • The role involves assisting with planning applications, conducting site searches, and managing planning audits among other responsibilities.
  • Candidates should possess a degree in Town Planning or a related field, along with experience in planning consultancy or local authority roles.
  • The position offers a salary of £30,000 to £40,000, depending on experience, and requires a minimum of 2 years in a relevant role.
  • The consultancy provides a supportive team environment, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for career development.

Town PlannerLocation: Exeter

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well-established, independent planning consultancy in the search for a Town Planner to join their Exeter team.

The practice is known for delivering commercially focused and creatively tailored planning advice, guiding projects from pre-purchase feasibility through to planning submission, negotiation, and satisfying planning conditions.

Role Overview

As a Town Planner, you will:

  • Assist with planning applications, appeals, and enforcement casework

  • Conduct due diligence, site searches, and development appraisals

  • Manage planning audits, development strategies, and risk assessments

  • Prepare planning statements, LDCs, and represent clients in policy consultations

  • Collaborate within a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality results

Candidate Profile

We're looking for individuals who have:

  • A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI-accredited preferred)

  • Experience in planning consultancy or local authority planning roles

  • Strong report-writing, communication, and organisational skills

  • The ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

  • A proactive, commercially aware, and client-focused approach

Why Join This Consultancy?

You'll enjoy:

  • A supportive, collaborative team environment

  • A varied and high-profile project portfolio

  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements

  • Genuine career development opportunities

If you're a capable and motivated Town Planner looking to make an impact in a respected consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or learn more, contact Joel Bland at Penguin RecruitmentPhone:Email:

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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