Truro
Building, Construction
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
12/06/2025
03/07/2025
Assistant Planner - Cornwall
Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid/Office-Based)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Planning Consultancy / Multidisciplinary Practice
We are working on behalf of a leading, design-led multidisciplinary practice in the heart of Cornwall to recruit a motivated Assistant Planner to join their well-established and award-winning planning team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your planning career within a collaborative environment delivering high-quality, bespoke residential and commercial development schemes across the UK.
About the Role
You'll become part of a respected planning, architecture, and landscape team where planners are at the heart of delivering sustainable, creative, and achievable developments. The team is involved in:
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Conducting planning appraisals to assess site constraints and opportunities
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Preparing and submitting a variety of planning applications (including Listed Building Consent and Advertisement Consent)
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Supporting planning appeals, including written representations and hearings
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Liaising with Planning Committees, Town and Parish Councils, and statutory consultees
This role is ideal for someone early in their planning career who is eager to learn and contribute across a broad range of projects, while working closely with experienced planners, architects, and landscape professionals.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications
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Conduct research and support planning appraisals
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Liaise with clients, consultants, and local planning authorities under supervision
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Support the team at planning committee meetings and public consultations
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Assist in the preparation of planning appeals and supporting documents
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Keep up to date with planning policy and legislation
About You
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Working towards MRTPI accreditation (or recently achieved)
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Around 1 + years' relevant experience, ideally within a consultancy or multidisciplinary setting
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A strong understanding of the UK planning system
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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A proactive and team-oriented approach with attention to detail and time management
Why Apply?
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Join a forward-thinking, planning-led design practice
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Gain experience on a wide variety of high-profile and complex projects across Cornwall and the UK
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Learn from and collaborate with experienced professionals across disciplines
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Enjoy a supportive team culture in a beautiful part of the country
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Competitive salary and benefits package
Interested?
We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position