Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Town Planner - All Levels
Town Planner - All Levels at Penguin Recruitment Ltd, based in Exeter, South West England, paying £30,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £30,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Exeter, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Local Government
20% below the typical rate for local government
Reference 57359402
About the role
Planner / Senior Planner | Exeter | Black Box Planning
Location: Exeter
Salary: £35,000/£40,000
Penguin Recruitment are working with Black Box Planning, a growing specialist planning consultancy, who are looking to expand their team in Exeter. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, people-focused consultancy where you'll work across a diverse range of projects and have the opportunity to develop your career alongside an experienced team.
The Role
- Delivering planning advice across a varied project portfolio
- Preparing planning applications, appraisals and planning strategy reports
- Supporting strategic-scale development projects
- Managing projects and working with multidisciplinary consultant teams
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
- Providing clear, evidence-led planning advice
- Contributing to the continued growth of the Exeter office
Requirements
- Experience working within town planning, ideally in consultancy
- Strong understanding of the planning process
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to think strategically and commercially
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- For Senior/Associate level, 5+ years' planning experience and solid EIA expertise are key requirements
- RTPI membership/chartership is desirable depending on level
Why Black Box Planning?
- Competitive salary
- Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities
- Hybrid/flexible working
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Exposure to a diverse range of residential, commercial, strategic land and urban regeneration projects
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced planners and Directors
- Genuine scope for professional and career development
- Strong focus on work-life balance and team culture If you're a Planner or Senior Planner considering your next move and would like to hear more about the opportunity, please contact Efan Thomas at Penguin Recruitment on for a confidential discussion.
Reference: 57359402 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 29 Oct 2026 · Listed via Penguin Recruitment Ltd
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