Assistant Planner

Location:

Exeter (EX1) – Devon, South West, United Kingdom

Salary:

£30000 – £35000 per annum + Benefits

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132453834

Posted On: 

18 November 2025

Assistant Town Planner

Exeter

Our client, an established planning practice is urgently looking to appoint a talented Assistant Town Planner to work from their offices near Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career in the planning industry and work on a wide range of projects, from home extensions to large scale housing developments.

The candidate will assist Directors and Senior staff to deliver expert planning advice to their clients at all stages of the planning lifecycle and in time will develop your own client base. They work in a fast paced environment often with strict deadlines, so an ability to effectively manage your own workload and client expectations with supervision is expected.

The successful candidate will likely have a Masters in Town Planning (RTPI accredited) and will have a strong ambition to achieve chartered status with the RTPI. Some public or private sector experience is highly advantageous but not essential.

Within the role the successful Assistant Town Planner will be:

* Preparing planning applications and documentation
* Undertaking site appraisals and feasibility assessments
* Monitoring development plan representations
* Delivering comprehensive and confidential client advice

Interested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on # 963 075 or to # and we will get back to you.

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