Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Cornwall is looking for two Town Planners to join their team. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £50,000, flexible working options, and a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and additional vacation days. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in planning and a proactive, customer-focused approach. This position is perfect for ambitious planners looking to advance their careers in a beautiful location.

Benefits

23-26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Birthday Day Off

Flexible working options

Paid sick leave above statutory levels

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a diverse range of planning applications.
• RTPI membership is desirable but not essential.
• Support provided towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to varied and impactful projects.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Skills

Minimum 2 years' experience in a planning role

Proactive and customer-focused approach

Handling various planning application types

Education

Planning-related degree or qualification

Job description

Job Title: Town Planner

Location: Cornwall
£30,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy based in Cornwall as they look to expand their Planning team. This dynamic and forward-thinking practice offers an exciting opportunity for two talented Town Planners to join their established and growing team.

The consultancy is renowned across the South West and beyond for delivering high-quality Planning, Architecture, and Landscape Architecture services. Their planners are involved in a diverse range of projects, from complex planning applications to strategic development proposals, playing a key role in shaping sustainable, high-quality outcomes for clients and communities.

The Role

You will work in a collaborative and supportive environment, contributing to varied and impactful projects. The successful candidates will demonstrate:

A minimum of 2 years' experience in a planning role
A planning-related degree or qualification (desirable)
A proactive, enthusiastic and customer-focused approach
Experience handling a range of planning application types and sizes
RTPI membership is desirable, but not essential - full support will be provided towards chartershipWhat's on Offer

Competitive salary £30,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
23-26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
Birthday Day Off - never work your birthday!
Additional long-service holiday entitlement
Private Medical Insurance
Flexible working options
Paid sick leave above statutory levels
Pension auto-enrolment
Free on-site parking
Birthday & Christmas vouchers
Long service awardsThis is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious planners looking to take the next step in their career while living and working in one of the most scenic parts of the UK.

Interested?

To find out more about this opportunity, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for a confidential conversation

Job Info

Job Title:

Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Company:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Posted:

Aug 5th 2025

Closes:

Sep 5th 2025

Sector:

Consulting

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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