Senior Town Planner

  • The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited
  • Exeter, Devon
  • Dec 08, 2025
Full time Education

Job Description

Senior Planner (MRTPI)

Location: Exeter

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + Benefits

About the Role

Are you an experienced and Chartered planner looking to take the next step in your career? You'll be joining an independent planning consultancy in Exeter, with a reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused planning advice across the UK. Their work spans a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, covering urban and rural developments in both the public and private sectors.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Chartered Senior Planner, you'll manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of planning projects. You'll work closely with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams to shape developments that make a lasting impact. You will work across a variety of development types from major housing schemes and commercial developments to complex infrastructure and regeneration projects.

  • Prepare and coordinate planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals
  • Draft and review Planning Statements, Design and Access Statements, and other supporting documents
  • Provide strategic planning and policy advice to a range of clients
  • Engage with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees, and stakeholders
What You'll Bring

You'll be a proactive and motivated planning professional with a track record of managing projects and providing sound planning advice. You'll combine technical expertise with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach. You will also have:

  • Chartered RTPI membership
  • A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and current policy framework
What You'll Get

You'll be joining a dynamic, independent consultancy where your expertise will be valued and your professional development supported. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, contribute to business growth, and shape your own career path. In return, you'll receive:

  • A competitive salary, based on experience and qualifications
  • Paid RTPI membership and attendance at industry events
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Opportunities for progression within a respected and growing consultancy

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