Town Planner

Sphere Solutions

  • Cornwall
  • £40,000-50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Town PlannerLocation: Cornwall
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary + PackageWe're working with a well-regarded regional housebuilder to recruit a Town Planner to join their expanding Cornwall-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional looking to work on a variety of residential schemes, from design through to delivery.You’ll be joining a long-standing, award-winning team and play a key role in managing the planning process, supporting land acquisition, and promoting sites through the planning system to help deliver sustainable, high-quality developments across Devon and Cornwall.Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and promote forward land interests to secure planning consents.
  • Oversee the preparation of planning applications, layouts, and related documents.
  • Ensure submission deadlines and planning milestones are met.
  • Liaise with local authorities, planning consultants, agents, and stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate planning records and databases.
  • Support land appraisals and provide planning input into new site opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
  • Degree-qualified and MRTPI or working towards chartered status.
  • 2-3 years' post-qualification experience in town planning.
  • Background in a local authority, consultancy, or residential developer.
  • Solid understanding of planning policy and residential development.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Familiarity with planning software is advantageous.
  • Full UK driving licence (essential for site visits across Devon & Cornwall).
What's On Offer
  • Competitive salary + package
  • Career progression within an experienced and forward-thinking team
  • Exposure to a diverse range of residential developments
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment
To find out more, contactJo Lambert - Associate Director
07771 985354Sphere Solutions is a leading construction recruitment agency, specialising in staffing solutions for the built environment across the South West and Wales.

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