Town Planner

Rise Technical Recruitment; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Truro is seeking a Town Planner who will manage planning applications and client interactions. This exciting role promises professional development opportunities in a supportive environment, with competitive pay and benefits, emphasizing collaboration and flexibility.

Benefits

Chartership Support

Flexible Hours

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant planning role.
• Comfortable in a client-facing position.
• Motivated, adaptable, and eager to grow.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of planning applications.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and local authorities.
• Collaborate with internal teams including architects and designers.
• Prepare and submit planning reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Motivated

Team-focused mindset

Job description

Town Planner

Truro - Hybrid

30,000 - 50,000 DOE + Chartership Support + Flexible Hours + Excellent Benefits Package

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Town Planner to take the next step in their career with a growing consultancy that's renowned for its high-quality planning and architectural services across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Are you someone who enjoys working closely with clients and is looking for a long-term opportunity with clear progression? Do you want to develop your skills in a flexible, supportive environment with exposure to a wide range of projects?

This multi-disciplinary consultancy is going through a phase of steady growth and is seeking a proactive and ambitious Planner to help manage increasing project demand. With a strong emphasis on collaborative working, client relationships, and professional development, this role offers genuine long-term progression with no ceiling on your potential.

In this position, you'll be managing planning applications from initial consultation through to submission and appeals. You'll work directly with clients, liaise with local authorities, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth planning process. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to business development and will be rewarded with a bonus for new client wins.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a planning role and be confident managing projects independently. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a motivated, team-focused mindset are essential.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a forward-thinking, adaptable, and people-first team with flexibility, autonomy, and outstanding progression support.

The Role:

• Manage a varied portfolio of planning applications from brief through to submission and appeal
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and local authorities
• Collaborate with internal teams including architects and designers
• Prepare and submit planning reports and associated documentation

The Person:

• experience in a relevant planning role
• Comfortable in a client-facing position and able to manage your own workload
• Motivated, adaptable, and eager to grow with the company
• Based within commutable distance to Truro