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 01792 365006 or email joel.bland@penguinrecruitment.co.uk.
