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Town Planner

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter, Devon

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Town Planner

Exeter

£35,000-£45,000, car package & bonus

Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planner to join a growing Technical team, supporting the delivery of residential developments from land acquisition through to site start and completion.

You will report to a Planning Manager, working with the Pre-construction team to take ownership of the planning process across multiple sites, ensuring applications are prepared, submitted, and progressed efficiently in line with programme and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  * Manage the planning process from pre-application through to determination

  * Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, amendments, and reserved matters

  * Liaise with local authorities, planning consultants, architects, and key stakeholders

  * Coordinate planning conditions, Section 106 agreements, and discharge processes

  * Provide planning advice to Land, Technical, Construction, and Commercial teams

  * Attend design team meetings and planning discussions

  * Monitor planning risks, constraints, and timelines, escalating issues where necessary

  * Support planning strategies, programmes, and reporting for senior management

  * Maintain accurate planning records and internal systems

  * Stay up to date with UK planning policy, legislation, and local plans

Requirements & Experience

  * Previous experience in a planning role within housebuilding or with a local authority

  * Strong understanding of the UK planning system, policies, and procedures

  * Experience managing planning applications for residential schemes

  * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

  * Proactive, solutions-focused, and detail-oriented approach

  * Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

  * Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and planning systems

Benefits

  * Competitive salary £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience

  * Annual bonus scheme

  * Car package

  * 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays

  * Pension scheme

  * Employee Assistance Programme

  * Annual volunteering day

  * Long-term career progression opportunities

Next steps:

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Cat on (phone number removed) or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing top-notch staffing solutions to the construction sector. With a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, we are committed to connecting talented professionals with the best construction job opportunities in these areas.

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