Graduate Town Planner - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

The Company

The client, a s a town planning consultancy located in Exeter, offering a broad range of services to guide clients through the complexities of planning applications, is looking for a Graduate Town Planner to join the team! Their expertise spans residential, commercial, rural, and heritage projects, providing support with applications, policy compliance, appeals, and listed building consents.

This is a great opportunity for the successful Graduate Town Planner to kick-start their career and gain industry experience, whilst been supported by sector leading professionals on exciting projects.

The Position of a Graduate Town Planner

As a Graduate Town Planner, you'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of projects, from residential and commercial developments to infrastructure planning. You'll be mentored by senior planners, developing your skills in planning policy, site appraisals, and project management, while contributing to innovative and sustainable urban planning solutions.

Benefits as a Town Planner

• Attractive salary with discretionary bonuses.
• A contemporary working environment in an excellent location.
• APC support.
• Contributory pension.
• Personal healthcare plan and life insurance.
• Additional leave purchase and buy-back scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Training - fantastic opportunity to learn and for career progression.
• Friendly, open, and caring culture.
• Regular social events.

Essential Criteria for the Town Planner

• Degree or higher in relevant subject with desire or chartered status with RTPI
• A highly motivated commercial approach, with ability to work as part of and lead a team.
• Have strong research, analytical skills, and reporting skills.
• Be proactive and professional individual.

Interested?!

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable Town Planners ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on or at

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.