Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cornwall is seeking experienced Town Planners to join their Planning team. This hands-on role includes managing the entire planning lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver residential consents in a thriving area. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning and relevant sector experience.

Benefits

Health insurance

Performance-related bonus

Genuine career progression

Mileage at 45p per mile

Qualifications

• Strong experience in both private and public sector planning.
• Proven track record in securing residential consents.
• Full UK driving licence required for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement planning strategies across diverse development sites.
• Manage all stages of the planning process including pre-apps and submissions.
• Engage with local authorities and communities for relationship building.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Town Planning

MRTPI (ideally)

Tools

Planning software

GIS

Job description

Overview

Town Planners | Cornwall & Devon

Location: Bodmin, Cornwall | Full-Time | Permanent

Penguin Recruitment is proud to be working with a growing and design-led SME housebuilder as they look to expand their Planning team with the addition of two experienced Planners. With a reputation for delivering high-quality, thoughtfully designed homes across Cornwall and Devon, this is a fantastic opportunity to influence the future of residential development in one of the UK’s most sought-after regions.

This is a hands-on planning role where you’ll be responsible for managing the full planning lifecycle-from consultation to consent. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Land, Technical, Commercial, Build, and Sales to deliver commercially sound consents that reflect both design excellence and local character.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement planning strategies across a varied portfolio of development sites
• Manage all stages of the planning process including pre-apps, submissions, conditions, and appeals
• Support site appraisals and land acquisition activity
• Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities to build trusted relationships
• Manage external consultants and stay on top of evolving policy and legislation
• Represent the business at planning committees and public consultations

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning (or related); ideally MRTPI

• Strong experience in both private and public sector planning

• Proven track record in securing residential consents

• Commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills

• Full UK driving licence – site travel across Devon and Cornwall will be frequent

  Additional assets include:

  • Familiarity with planning software or GIS
  • Knowledge of the Cornwall and Devon planning landscape
  • An established network of local contacts

Day-to-day

• Hands-on management of planning strategies
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Engagement with local authorities and communities
• Stay updated on policy and legislation
• Representation at planning committees and public consultations

Benefits

• A competitive salary of £40,000 – £65,000 (DOE)
• Mileage at 45p per mile
• Performance-related bonus
• Health insurance and wider benefits package
• Genuine career progression in an ambitious, collaborative environment

If you’re a Planner with a passion for high-quality development and want to be part of a business that values creativity, quality, and long-term thinking, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365 100 or email [e-mail]