Town Planner

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

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment seeks experienced Planners to join a design-led SME housebuilder's Planning team. This hands-on role involves managing the complete planning lifecycle, collaborating with various departments, and contributing to the sustainable development of residential areas in Devon and Cornwall. Join us for a competitive salary and genuine career progression in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Health insurance

Wider benefits package

Genuine career progression

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the full planning lifecycle from consultation to consent.
• Lead and implement planning strategies across development sites.
• Engage with local authorities and build trusted relationships.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Town Planning (or related)

MRTPI (ideally)

Job description

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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.

Responsibilities: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.

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

Day-to-day:

• 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
• 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