Town Planner
Cornwall | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Package
We’re working with a well-regarded regional housebuilder to recruit a Town Planner to join their expanding Cornwall-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional looking to work on a variety of residential schemes, from design through to delivery.
You'll be joining a long-standing, award-winning team and play a key role in managing the planning process, supporting land acquisition, and promoting sites through the planning system to help deliver sustainable, high-quality developments across Devon and Cornwall.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage and promote forward land interests to secure planning consents.
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Oversee the preparation of planning applications, layouts, and related documents.
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Ensure submission deadlines and planning milestones are met.
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Liaise with local authorities, planning consultants, agents, and stakeholders.
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Maintain accurate planning records and databases.
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Support land appraisals and provide planning input into new site opportunities.
What We're Looking For:
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Degree-qualified and MRTPI or working towards chartered status.
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2–3 years’ post-qualification experience in town planning.
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Background in a local authority, consultancy, or residential developer.
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Solid understanding of planning policy and residential development.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Familiarity with planning software is advantageous.
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Full UK driving licence (essential for site visits across Devon & Cornwall).
What’s On Offer:
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Competitive salary + package
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Career progression within an experienced and forward-thinking team
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Exposure to a diverse range of residential developments
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A collaborative and supportive working environment
To find out more, contact:
Jo Lambert – Associate Director
(phone number removed)
Sphere Solutions is a leading construction recruitment agency, specialising in staffing solutions for the built environment across the South West and Wales