Assistant Town Planner Town Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment Ltd
  • Exeter, Devon
  • Feb 20, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Town Planner
Location: Exeter

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well respected consultancy, in their search for a Town Planner for their Exeter office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional to join a well-established, design-led consultancy with a strong reputation across the South West. You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration schemes, gaining excellent exposure across all stages of the planning process.


The Role

As a Town Planner, you will support and manage planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination, providing clear and commercially sound planning advice.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and submitting planning applications and pre-application enquiries

  • Drafting planning statements and supporting documentation

  • Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysis

  • Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and clients

  • Supporting appeals and strategic planning work

  • Attending meetings, site visits, and committee hearings as required


About You

The successful Town Planner will have:

  • A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline

  • RTPI membership or be working towards Chartership

  • Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority

  • Strong understanding of the UK planning system

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach


Why Apply?
  • Join a respected and design-focused consultancy

  • Work on varied and high-quality projects

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Clear opportunities for professional development and progression

For further information on this Town Planner role in Exeter, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.


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