Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy in Cornwall is looking for an Associate Town Planner to manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects. The ideal candidate holds a relevant planning degree, is MRTPI qualified, and has proven experience in a consultancy or local authority. You'll work in a supportive environment with clear pathways for professional development and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Strong benefits package

Professional development pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Confidence in managing projects independently and liaising with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects.
• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications.
• Provide expert planning advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Lead on project strategy, risk management, and client liaison.
• Support junior team members.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Project management

Proactive and solutions-focused approach

Education

Relevant planning degree and MRTPI qualification

Job description

Associate Town Planner - Cornwall

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an ambitious Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? I'm working exclusively with a well-established planning consultancy in Cornwall that is looking to welcome an Associate Town Planner to its growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your expertise will genuinely shape local development.

The Role

As an Associate Town Planner, you will:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial, leisure and mixed-use developments
• Prepare, submit and manage planning applications, appeals and related documents
• Provide expert planning advice to clients, stakeholders and internal teams
• Lead on project strategy, risk management and client liaison
• Support junior team members and contribute to overall team development

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a relevant planning degree and be MRTPI qualified (or close to qualification)
• Have proven experience within a planning consultancy or local authority
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate confidence in managing projects independently and liaising with clients
• Have a proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong commercial awareness

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on high-profile, impactful projects across Cornwall
• Join an experienced, collaborative team where your contribution is valued
• Clear professional development pathways and opportunities to step into senior responsibilities
• Competitive salary, flexible working options and strong benefits package

If you're a driven planner looking for genuine career progression in a beautiful part of the UK, I'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with me directly on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed)