Town Planning consultant
CV-LibraryTruropermanentPosted: 29 April 2026
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A highly regarded, multi-disciplinary property consultancy with a strong presence across the South West is seeking an experienced Town Planning Consultant to join its established team in Truro.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner who can hit the ground running, working across a diverse portfolio of rural, residential and mixed-use development projects.
The Role
You will join a well-established planning and development team providing expert advice to landowners, developers and private clients. The role will involve managing projects from initial appraisal through to delivery, working closely with in-house professionals across design, agency and rural services.
Key responsibilities will include:
·Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
·Providing strategic planning advice and development appraisals
·Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
·Negotiating with local authorities and key stakeholders
·Supporting site promotion, local plan representations and development strategies
·Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
The team has a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes across a wide range of developments, from residential schemes to rural and agricultural projects.
About You
·MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
·Demonstrable experience in a planning consultancy or local authority setting
·Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system
·Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing environments
·Ability to manage a varied workload independently from day one
Working Arrangements
This role requires a full-time presence in the Truro office, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.
Why Apply?
·Join a well-established and respected consultancy with a collaborative, multidisciplinary offering
·Work on a broad mix of projects across the South West
·Be part of a team that combines planning, design and rural expertise to maximise development value for clients
·Genuine opportunity to take ownership of projects and progress your career
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch (url removed) or (phone number removed)/(phone number removed)
Reference - 66443
A highly regarded, multi-disciplinary property consultancy with a strong presence across the South West is seeking an experienced Town Planning Consultant to join its established team in Truro.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner who can hit the ground running, working across a diverse portfolio of rural, residential and mixed-use development projects.
The Role
You will join a well-established planning and development team providing expert advice to landowners, developers and private clients. The role will involve managing projects from initial appraisal through to delivery, working closely with in-house professionals across design, agency and rural services.
Key responsibilities will include:
·Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
·Providing strategic planning advice and development appraisals
·Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
·Negotiating with local authorities and key stakeholders
·Supporting site promotion, local plan representations and development strategies
·Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
The team has a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes across a wide range of developments, from residential schemes to rural and agricultural projects.
About You
·MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
·Demonstrable experience in a planning consultancy or local authority setting
·Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system
·Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing environments
·Ability to manage a varied workload independently from day one
Working Arrangements
This role requires a full-time presence in the Truro office, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.
Why Apply?
·Join a well-established and respected consultancy with a collaborative, multidisciplinary offering
·Work on a broad mix of projects across the South West
·Be part of a team that combines planning, design and rural expertise to maximise development value for clients
·Genuine opportunity to take ownership of projects and progress your career
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch (url removed) or (phone number removed)/(phone number removed)
Reference - 66443