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Rural Planner

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 36,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter, Devon

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Rural Planner – Planning Consultancy - Exeter
Competitive Salary + Benefits

A leading UK planning and design consultancy group is seeking a Rural Planner to join their Exeter office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on rural and agricultural projects across multiple offices while contributing to high-quality, evidence-led planning solutions.

About the Group
The network provides specialist advice across a wide range of development types and sectors, including complex projects. They support landowners, developers, and public sector clients from feasibility through delivery, covering planning applications, public consultation, appeals, and environmental assessments—ensuring projects are robust, compliant, and achievable.

The Role
As a Rural Planner, you will provide expert advice on agricultural development and rural planning matters, manage planning submissions, undertake agricultural assessments, and support clients in delivering successful development outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

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    Prepare and manage planning submissions for agricultural and rural projects

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    Undertake agricultural assessments to support planning and development processes

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    Advise on farm business operations and rural planning matters

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    Liaise with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and local authorities

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    Ensure projects comply with planning, policy, and environmental requirements

Requirements

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    Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) or Chartered Surveyor (RICS)

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    Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a private sector planning or rural consultancy environment

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    Strong knowledge of agricultural development, rural planning, and farm business operations

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    Ability to manage projects independently and deliver high-quality outputs

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    Experience undertaking agricultural assessments of all types

Why Apply?

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    Join a respected and collaborative professional network with offices across the UK

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    Work on diverse rural and agricultural projects for public and private sector clients

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    Contribute to the growth and expertise of a leading planning and design consultancy

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    Competitive salary and benefits package

📩 To apply or find out more, please contact Matt Fraser at Fraser Recruitment for a confidential discussion

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