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    Town Planner

    Finance
    Penguin Recruitment
    Cornwall, Truro
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Job Title: Town Planner

    Location: Cornwall

    Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, award-winning planning-led practice with the appointment of a Town Planner.

    The practice brings together town planners, architects, designers and landscape architects, providing an integrated approach to development from concept through to completion.

    The successful candidate will join a friendly and professional team working on a varied range of projects, including residential development, barn conversions, renewable energy, commercial schemes and tourism projects. The role will provide plenty of variety, with the opportunity to work on challenging and interesting planning projects.

    The Role

    We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic and client-focused Town Planner with at least 2 years' experience within a planning role.

    You will ideally have:

    • A planning degree or relevant planning qualification

    • At least 2 years' planning experience

    • Experience dealing with a range of planning applications and development types

    • Strong communication and client-facing skills

    • A proactive and enthusiastic approach

    • RTPI membership would be desirable, but is not essential The company is also happy to support candidates working towards RTPI chartership.

    What's on Offer?

    • Competitive salary of 30,000 - 45,000, depending on experience and qualifications

    • 23-26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

    • Additional holiday day after 5 years' service

    • 37.5-hour working week

    • Birthday day off

    • Birthday and Christmas vouchers

    • Private medical insurance

    • Enhanced sick pay

    • Flexible working options

    • Pension

    • Discretionary new business scheme, with the potential to earn up to 15% of first-year fees for introducing new clients

    • Free on-site parking If you're a Town Planner looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and varied planning environment, I'd be keen to hear from you.

    Interested?

    The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

    Posted on September 11, 2026

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