Town Planner

JR United Kingdom; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary practice in beautiful Truro is expanding, seeking two talented Town Planners. This full-time role involves handling a variety of planning applications in a scenic area of the UK, with a focus on sustainable development. The company offers great benefits, including private medical insurance and a unique birthday off policy.

Benefits

Never work your birthday

Long service holiday bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Paid sick leave above statutory levels

Flexible working options

Pension with auto-enrolment

Free on-site parking

New work bonus scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a planning role.
• RTPI membership is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of planning applications.
• Be proactive and passionate in town planning.
• Engage in environmental and heritage considerations.

Skills

Client-focused

Team player

Understanding of Planning Policy & Legislation

Appreciation for good design

Knowledge of transport and infrastructure planning

Education

Planning degree or qualification

Job description

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? Location: Truro, Cornwall (Office-based)

? Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week

? Experience: 2+ years in planning

Are you a proactive and passionate Town Planner looking for a new challenge in one of the most scenic parts of the UK?

A leading multi-disciplinary practice in beautiful Truro, Cornwall, is expanding! We’re on the lookout for two talented Town Planners to join their growing planning team.

? What We’re Looking For:

We want people who are:

• Motivated, enthusiastic and client-focused
• Confident handling a variety of planning applications – from small scale to complex submissions
• Team players with a professional and approachable manner
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a planning role
• A relevant planning degree or qualification
• RTPI membership is desirable, but not essential – They’ll support you on your path to becoming chartered

? Knowledge of Planning Policy & Legislation

• Understanding of UK planning systems (e.g. NPPF, local development plans)
• Familiarity with planning application processes (outline, full, reserved matters)
• Awareness of environmental and heritage considerations

?️ Understanding of Urban Design & Sustainability

• Appreciation for good design, place-making, and sustainable development
• Knowledge of transport, housing, environmental impact, and infrastructure planning

? What You’ll Get:

They value their people and know how to take care of them. Here’s what they offer:

• Never work your birthday! ? (Day off + vouchers!)
• Long service holiday bonus (extra day after 5 years)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Paid sick leave above statutory levels
• Flexible working options (but not remote – they love their team culture!)
• Pension with auto-enrolment
• Free on-site parking ?
• New work bonus scheme – bring in a new client, and you could earn up to 15% of their first-year fees!
• Long service awards

If you're looking to take the next step in your planning career with a forward-thinking, people-focused consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

? Apply now or message us for more details. This could be the career move you've been waiting for.