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Senior Town Planner
Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bodmin, Cornwall
Expire in: 2 days
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:
Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and pre-application enquiries
Supporting the land team with appraisals and due diligence
Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and legal teams to progress applications
Keeping up to date with changes in planning policy and legislation
Advising on planning risks and opportunities throughout the development cycle
Assisting in community engagement and consultation strategies
What we're looking for:
MRTPI qualified (or working towards with strong relevant experience)
3+ years' experience in planning, either consultancy or client-side
Solid understanding of the UK planning system and residential development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organised, proactive, and commercially minded
Full UK driving licence
Why join?
Join a respected, design-focused SME housebuilder with strong values
Enjoy a varied role with real influence on outcomes and decision-making
Work on sites across a beautiful part of the UK
Gain insight into land, design, and the full development lifecycle
A supportive environment with clear progression and autonomy
If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email for a confidential discussionBefore You Apply
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