Associate Planner

Join a Leading Planning Consultancy – Cornwall

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is proud to be working with a respected and growing planning consultancy seeking a talented Associate Planner to join their Cornwall office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, commercially minded planner who’s ready to take the next step in their career.

Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering clear, practical planning advice and personalised service across a range of sectors — including residential, commercial, leisure, energy, and heritage — supporting everyone from national developers to private individuals.

The Role

As an Associate Planner, you’ll lead and manage a varied portfolio of projects, provide strategic planning advice, and play a key role in developing client relationships and business opportunities across the region. This is an ideal position for someone looking to take ownership of their work, lead projects from start to finish, and help shape the growth of a successful planning practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver planning projects through all stages

• Prepare planning appraisals, applications, and appeals

• Build and maintain strong client relationships

• Mentor junior members of the team and support their development

• Represent clients at committee meetings, hearings, and appeals

• Contribute to business development and company growth

About You

• Chartered Planner / Full RTPI Member

• Broad and well-rounded planning experience

• Commercially aware with a consultancy or development background

• Excellent communication and project management skills

• Full UK driving licence (exceptions considered)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Supportive and flexible working environment

• Genuine opportunities for career progression

• Exposure to a diverse and high-quality project portfolio

• Collaborative, knowledgeable, and friendly team culture

Interested?

If you’re an ambitious planner ready to grow your career within a leading independent consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.