Town Planner

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

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking experienced Planners to join a design-led SME housebuilder in the UK. This role involves managing the full planning lifecycle, engaging with stakeholders, and leading planning strategies for residential developments in Cornwall and Devon. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with genuine career progression within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Health insurance

Wider benefits package

Career progression opportunities

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 development sites.
• Manage all stages of the planning process including submissions and appeals.
• Engage with local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Town Planning

MRTPI (ideally)

Tools

Planning software

GIS

Job description

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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 GISKnowledge of the Cornwall and Devon planning landscapeAn established network of local contacts

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

  Additional assets include:

  Familiarity with planning software or GISKnowledge of the Cornwall and Devon planning landscapeAn 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
• A competitive salary of £40,000 – £65,000 (DOE)
• Performance-related bonus
• Health insurance and wider benefits package
• Genuine career progression in an ambitious, collaborative environment