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Assistant Town Planner
Job Posted: 4 minutes ago
Salary: £ 25,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter, Devon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
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Assistant Town Planner - South West (Rural & Development Focus)
Location: South West England (Devon/Somerset/Cornwall area)
Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience) + benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are delighted to be working on behalf of a well-established rural and development consultancy in the South West to recruit an Assistant Town Planner to join their successful planning team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career planner to gain hands-on experience in a varied and rewarding role, supporting a busy team involved in rural, residential, and agricultural planning projects across the region.
About the Company
Our client is a respected name in the South West property sector, with a long history of advising landowners, developers, and rural businesses. Their planning team works closely with in-house professionals across development, estate management, and agency services, offering clients a truly joined-up approach.
With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious growth plans, they are now looking to strengthen their planning division with an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Town Planner.
The Role
You will work on a wide range of planning applications, appeals, site appraisals, and land promotion strategies - with a particular focus on rural and semi-rural development. You'll be supported by experienced planners and encouraged to develop your skills across all areas of the planning process.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documents
Conducting site visits and assisting with appraisals
Researching planning policies, designations, and local plan information
Supporting with appeals and representations to local plans
Liaising with clients, local authorities, and other consultants
Providing general administrative and project support to senior planners
About You
We're looking for a positive, proactive individual who is either recently graduated or has up to 2 years' experience in planning.
You'll ideally have:
A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI-accredited preferred)
A genuine interest in rural and regional planning
Excellent communication and report writing skills
Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
MRTPI or APC progression support will be offered to the successful candidate.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary based on experience
Structured APC support and mentoring
Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing team
Flexible working options and a strong team culture
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of planning work in a beautiful part of the country
Please contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment for more informationBefore You Apply
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