Senior Planner

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing development company in Cornwall is seeking a Senior Planner to oversee the preparation of planning applications and manage stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning and relevant experience in residential projects. The role offers a salary of £40,000 - £60,000 and benefits including health insurance and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Christmas shutdown

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or similar; MRTPI qualified is strongly desired.
• Experience managing the full planning submission process for residential projects.
• Full UK Driving Licence and car.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning applications and manage discussions with authorities.
• Coordinate design and planning process with internal teams.
• Keep up with planning policy changes and their implications.

Skills

Managing planning submissions

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Town Planning

MRTPI qualification

Job description

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Multiple Senior Planner jobs available with a housing developer based in Cornwall. You'll be involved in schemes typically ranging from 30 - 100 units, with plans to scale up as the business expands. Candidates will ideally need to come from a developer or private consultancy background, whether you're already operating at Senior Planner level or ready to step up. This is a full-time, office-based role offering a salary of £40,000 - £60,000.

Our client is a privately owned housebuilder operating across the South West, they focus on delivering thoughtfully designed homes with a strong emphasis on placemaking and architectural character. With a growing presence in Cornwall and surrounding areas, they blend traditional design with modern living standards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and submission of planning applications, including managing pre-application discussions, appeals, and negotiations on Section 106 agreements and planning conditions
• Provide expert planning input during site appraisals and land acquisitions, identifying risks and opportunities
• Coordinate the design and planning process, working with internal teams and external consultants to produce high-quality planning submissions
• Act as the main point of contact with local authorities, communities, and stakeholders to support applications and facilitate timely decisions
• Appoint, brief, and manage external planning consultants and technical specialists as needed
• Keep up to date with planning policy and legislative changes, advising the business on implications and required actions
• Represent the company at planning committees, public consultations, and hearings
• Contribute to project programming, risk assessment, and the overall delivery strategy.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or similar; MRTPI qualified is strongly desired
• Experience managing the full planning submission process for residential projects
• Full UK Driving Licence and car
• Prior experience working with a housing developer or private consultancy is desirable.

What you get back

• Salary of £40,000 - £60,000 DOE
• Company bonus scheme
• Christmas shutdown (alongside annual leave)
• Health insurance.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Senior Planner Job in Cornwall - Your Property Recruitment Specialists ( Job Ref: 15342)