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Town Planner
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cornwall
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title:Town Planners
Location: Cornwall & Devon
£40,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits
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 frequentDay-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 consultationsBenefits:
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 environmentIf 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 (phone number removed) or emailBefore You Apply
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