Senior Town 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 an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their well-established and award-winning planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative practice delivering high-quality, bespoke residential and commercial development schemes across the UK.
About the Role
You will be joining a highly regarded planning, architecture and landscape team, where planners play a central role in shaping ambitious, achievable, and sustainable developments. The planning team specialises in:
Planning appraisals to assess site constraints and opportunities
Preparation and submission of full, outline, and specialist planning applications (including Listed Building Consent, Advertisement Consent and MMO licences)
Planning appeals, including written representations, hearings, and inquiries
Regular engagement with Planning Committees, Town and Parish Councils, and statutory consultees
This role requires someone who is confident managing projects independently while working closely with in-house architects, designers, and landscape architects to deliver comprehensive planning strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation and submission of a wide range of planning applications
Undertake planning appraisals to advise on development potential
Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities and stakeholders
Represent projects at planning committee meetings and public consultations
Manage planning appeals across various formats
Provide expert advice on planning policy and site promotion
About You
MRTPI accredited (or working towards accreditation)
A minimum of 5 years' experience in planning, preferably within consultancy or multidisciplinary practice
Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system, especially within rural, heritage, and sensitive landscape contexts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative and professional approach with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Why Apply?
Join a forward-thinking, planning-led design practice
Work on some of the most exciting and complex projects in Cornwall and beyond
Enjoy a supportive, collaborative team culture in a beautiful part of the UK
Competitive salary and benefits package
Interested?
Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). 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