Associate Town Planner – Cornwall
Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

As a recruitment consultant working closely with a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy in Cornwall, I’m currently seeking an Associate Town Planner to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner who is ready to take on a senior role, influence projects from inception to delivery, and play a key part in the continued success of a respected regional practice.

The Opportunity

You’ll be working on a diverse portfolio of planning projects across Cornwall and the wider South West, including residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. The role offers a strong balance of technical planning work, client management and team leadership, with real scope to shape strategy and mentor junior planners.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering complex planning applications and appeals

• Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients

• Leading client relationships and contributing to business development

• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team

• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and consultees

• Contributing to the strategic direction of projects and the wider business

About You

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards Chartered status with significant experience)

• Proven experience within UK town planning, ideally consultancy-based

• Strong knowledge of the Cornwall and South West planning landscape

• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills

• Commercially aware, proactive and comfortable managing multiple projects

• Ambitious and keen to progress at Associate level

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• Clear progression and long-term career development

• Supportive, collaborative working environment

• Opportunity to work on high-profile and locally significant projects

• Flexible working arrangements and strong work-life balance

If you’re an experienced Town Planner looking to step into an Associate role in Cornwall, or you’d like a confidential discussion about the opportunity, I’d be very happy to talk further.