Town Planner - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Location: Bodmin, Cornwall | Full-Time | Permanent

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

  Additional assets include:

  • Familiarity with planning software or GIS
  • Knowledge of the Cornwall and Devon planning landscape
  • An established network of local contacts

• Hands-on management of planning strategies
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Engagement with local authorities and communities
• Stay updated on policy and legislation
• Representation at planning committees and public consultations

• 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 environment

If 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 or email