Town Planning consultant

Company: Carrington West
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Location: Truro
Job Description:

Town Planning Consultant – Truro

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

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026