Senior Town Planner – Remote Role!
Location: Fully remote! / Salary: Competitive salary / Temporary: 12 months (potentially becoming a permanent role)
I am partnering with a planning consultancy in Cornwall which is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join their team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clear, accurate planning advice—both remotely and in writing—including summaries, reports, and policy-led assessments.
- Prepare and manage a range of planning application documents, including delegated reports, application forms, supporting statements, and site visit records.
- Support and collaborate with the wider Planning Services team, contributing to case reviews, meetings, performance monitoring, and quality assurance.
- Communicate and negotiate effectively with applicants, agents, and stakeholders, ensuring applications progress smoothly and queries are resolved.
- Maintain high standards of productivity and accuracy by meeting KPIs, updating internal systems, and ensuring all work is completed to a “right first time” standard.
Requirements:
- Have at least 5 years’ experience in planning.
- Preferably be MRTPI qualified or working towards it.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in providing clear planning advice to professionals, applicants, and the public.
- Excellent time management and the ability to work under pressure, meeting strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy and productivity.
- Strong analytical skills, able to assess proposals against planning policy and produce clear, concise, and well-reasoned reports.
Apply now or contact Marta at [email protected] or 01792 677 005.
