Town Planner in Truro, Cornwall

Energy Jobline CVL; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £30-£45k

23–26 days’ annual leave + bank hols

Birthday day off

Birthday/Christmas vouchers

Private medical insurance

Enhanced sick pay

Flexible working options

Pension scheme

New business incentive up to 15% of 1s

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Town Planner to join its team in Truro. A planning degree (or equivalent) is essential, with experience handling planning applications and strong client communication. RTPI membership is desirable.

The role offers a competitive £30,000–£45,000 salary, a 37.5-hour week, generous holidays, private medical insurance, and flexible working options. You will join an award-winning planning-led practice with a collaborative team approach across residential, commercial,

Qualifications

• Experience in the planning sector
• Track record of handling planning applications and development proposals
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with clients

Responsibilities

• Handle a range of planning applications and development proposals
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders
• Contribute to residential, commercial, and renewable energy projects

Skills

Communication

Client management

Proactive attitude

Ambition

Education

Degree in Planning or equivalent

RTPI membership desirable

Job description

Town Planner

Location: Truro

Salary: £30-45,000

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with an award-winning, planning-led practice with an excellent reputation, which is now seeking a Town Planner to join its team in Truro.

The practice combines town planners, architects, designers and landscape architects, taking a joined-up, collaborative approach to development projects from the first concept through to completion.

You will join a professional and supportive team working on a wide mix of schemes, including residential developments, barn conversions, renewable energy projects, commercial developments and tourism proposals. The work is varied, with plenty of opportunity to get involved in interesting and challenging planning projects.

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious, proactive and client-focused Town Planner with relevant experience in a planning-related role.

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree in Planning or an equivalent planning qualification


• Appropriate experience within the planning sector


• A track record of handling a range of planning applications and development proposals


• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients


• A positive, enthusiastic and proactive attitude


• RTPI membership, which is desirable but not essentialThe practice will also support candidates who are currently working towards RTPI chartership.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary of £30,000 to £45,000, depending on experience and qualifications


• 23 to 26 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays


• An extra day of leave after 5 years' service


• A 37.5-hour working week


• Your birthday off every year


• Vouchers for your birthday and at Christmas


• Private medical insurance


• Enhanced sick pay


• Flexible working options


• Pension scheme


• A discretionary new business incentive, earning up to 15% of first-year fees for bringing in new clients


• Free on-site parking