Permanent
Town Planner - All Levels
Penguin Recruitment
Exeter
Posted: 18 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 17 October 2026
Ref: 225621979
Planner / Senior Planner | Exeter | Black Box Planning
Location: Exeter
Salary: -35,000/-40,000
Penguin Recruitment are working with Black Box Planning, a growing specialist planning consultancy, who are looking to expand their team in Exeter. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, people-focused consultancy where you''ll work across a diverse range of projects and have the opportunity to develop your career alongside an experienced team.
The Role
- Delivering planning advice across a varied project portfolio
- Preparing planning applications, appraisals and planning strategy reports
- Supporting strategic-scale development projects
- Managing projects and working with multidisciplinary consultant teams
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
- Providing clear, evidence-led planning advice
- Contributing to the continued growth of the Exeter office
Requirements
- Experience working within town planning, ideally in consultancy
- Strong understanding of the planning process
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to think strategically and commercially
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- For Senior/Associate level, 5+ years'' planning experience and solid EIA expertise are key requirements
- RTPI membership/chartership is desirable depending on level
Why Black Box Planning?
- Competitive salary
- Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities
- Hybrid/flexible working
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Exposure to a diverse range of residential, commercial, strategic land and urban regeneration projects
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced planners and Directors
- Genuine scope for professional and career development
- Strong focus on work-life balance and team culture If you''re a Planner or Senior Planner considering your next move and would like to hear more about the opportunity, please contact Efan Thomas at Penguin Recruitment on (url removed) for a confidential discussion.
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