Senior Town Planner in Bodmin)

Penguin Recruitment; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de construction de maisons de qualité recherchée pour un Senior Town Planner à Bodmin, en Cornouailles. Le candidat idéal aura une formation MRTPI et 3+ ans d'expérience en planification, avec une solide connaissance du secteur résidentiel. Ce rôle offre l'opportunité de travailler sur des projets divers tout en ayant un réel impact sur le processus de développement et la collaboration avec des partenaires internes et externes.

Benefits

Environnement de travail collaboratif

Opportunités de progression

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualifié ou en voie de l'être avec une expérience pertinente solide.
• 3+ années d'expérience en planification, soit en cabinet soit côté client.
• Bonne compréhension du système de planification britannique et développement résidentiel.

Responsibilities

• Préparer et soumettre des demandes de planification, des appels et des demandes préliminaires.
• Soutenir l'équipe foncière avec des évaluations et la due diligence.
• Interagir avec des autorités locales, des consultants et des équipes juridiques pour faire avancer les demandes.

Skills

Communication écrite et verbale

Organisation

Approche proactive

Education

Qualification MRTPI

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Cornwall

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an award-winning housebuilder in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing in-house planning team in Cornwall.

Our client is a well-established, design-led residential developer known for delivering high-quality homes and thriving communities across the South West. With a strong pipeline of sites and ambitious plans for growth, they are now looking for a commercially aware Senior Town Planner to help deliver strategic and immediate planning objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who wants to be closer to the development process, working across the full planning lifecycle - from site acquisition strategy through to delivery. You'll work collaboratively across internal departments including land, design, and technical, and engage externally with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders.

What the Senior Town Planner role involves:

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Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and pre-application enquiries

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Supporting the land team with appraisals and due diligence

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Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and legal teams to progress applications

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Keeping up to date with changes in planning policy and legislation

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Advising on planning risks and opportunities throughout the development cycle

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Assisting in community engagement and consultation strategies

What we're looking for:

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MRTPI qualified (or working towards with strong relevant experience)

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3+ years' experience in planning, either consultancy or client-side

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Solid understanding of the UK planning system and residential development

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Organised, proactive, and commercially minded

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Full UK driving licence

Why join?

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Join a respected, design-focused SME housebuilder with strong values

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Enjoy a varied role with real influence on outcomes and decision-making

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Work on sites across a beautiful part of the UK

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Gain insight into land, design, and the full development lifecycle

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A supportive environment with clear progression and autonomy