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Job Title: Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner
Location: Cornwall or Devon Offices
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, award-winning multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy who are looking for a Senior Town Planner up to an Associate Town Planner. This practice is planning-led and works collaboratively across planning, architecture and landscape disciplines, delivering high-quality residential and commercial development schemes across the UK.
This is a senior-level opportunity for a chartered planning professional with strong private sector experience to take a leading role within a growing consultancy environment.
The Role
As a Town Planner, you will manage a varied portfolio of development projects, provide strategic planning advice to clients, and contribute to the growth of the planning team. You will work closely with architects, designers and landscape specialists to deliver commercially focused and creative planning solutions.
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Key Responsibilities
- Leading and managing complex planning applications, appeals and development strategies
- Providing expert planning advice to private sector clients and landowners
- Mentoring and supporting junior planners and graduates
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
- Contributing to business development and strategic growth initiatives
- Liaising with local authorities, consultants and stakeholders
About You
- Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI)
- Proven experience in the private sector (consultancy or developer-side)
- Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, development management and planning strategy
- Commercial awareness and excellent client-facing communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced consultancy environment
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What's On Offer
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Clear progression pathway to senior leadership and director level
- Exposure to a diverse range of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate-level planner looking to take on a senior position within a respected, planning-led consultancy.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, contact Josh Jones on 362 010.
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