Senior Town Planner

Truro or Exeter
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Benefits

Are you looking to step into a role where your planning expertise truly shapes the built environment? We’re seeking a Senior Town Planner to join our expanding team in either Truro or Exeter, helping to deliver high-impact projects across the Southwest.

You’ll be joining a highly respected, design-driven practice known for delivering tailored, high-quality outcomes on a wide range of residential and commercial developments across the UK. Their multidisciplinary team—comprising chartered planners, architects, designers, and landscape specialists—works closely together, providing clients with a seamless, fully integrated service from concept through to delivery. They also have an excellent track record in appeals, strategic planning, and large-scale site frameworks.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning projects
• Oversee planning applications, appeals, policy work, and stakeholder engagement
• Deliver strategic planning advice to clients and project partners
• Support and guide junior colleagues as part of a collaborative team
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local authorities and key stakeholders

 The ideal candidate will hold:

• MRTPI status (or nearing completion)
• Solid professional experience within consultancy or local government
• Strong project management and client-facing skills
• A clear understanding of planning legislation and regional planning issues
• A proactive planner who enjoys responsibility and variety

Benefits:

• Salary £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working options from either Truro or Exeter
• Excellent career progression and CPD support
• Friendly, supportive, interdisciplinary team culture
• Opportunity to help shape landmark projects across the region

If you’re looking for a Senior Town Planner role and are interested, please contact Call with your CV – callum.jones@aztrum.com