Cornwall Planning Group is a well-established multidisciplinary practice seeking an ambitious Town Planner to join their ever-growing team in the office at Hayle Cornwall. The practice has dedicated teams within planning and architecture who work in various sectors, including Residential, Education, Heritage and Commercial.

As part of the Planning team, the successful Town Planner will be working directly with high-profile clients offering planning advice, consultation and services. Cornwall Planning Group pride themselves on the quality of their work and the difference they make. Therefore are seeking an individual who has a strong eye for detail. The successful Town Planner will lead and support the team, prioritising workload and ensuring projects are delivered within pre-agreed deadlines.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Town Planner to join an employee-focused company where you will have the ability to make a difference. Cornwall Planning Group are open to candidates of a senior level as well, we encourage Town Planner of all levels to apply.

Town Planner Position Overview

Working on a wide variety of projects, including Residential, Commercial, Educational, Heritage and Commercial
Liaising with clients directly
Attending meetings and site visits
Leading and overseeing a team
Managing workload and meeting set deadlines
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Senior Town Planner Requirements

Degree qualified within a relevant subject
Working towards Chartership with the RTPI or MRTPI status
3 – 5 years experience within the industry
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage workload and time frames

Senior Town Planner Position Remuneration

Competitive salary depending on experience
Holiday allowance
Pension
Professional fees
Other benefits to be discussed at the interview stage

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Structural Engineer to join our multi discipline practise of Architects, Town Planners and Chartered Technicians . This is a unique chance to contribute your expertise while actively participating in the growth and development of a well established Company in Cornwall.

Based in Cornwall, we operate across Devon and Cornwall, focusing on diverse projects in residential and commercial sectors. From small domestic alterations to large-scale, multi-million-pound ventures in captivating locations, they are at the forefront of innovation and creativity in structural engineering.

As a key team member, you will undertake detailed structural design and analysis of elements and frames in concrete, steel, timber, and masonry. Your role involves collaborating directly with architects and fellow design team members to overcome design challenges and meet project deadlines.

Senior Structural Engineer Requirements

The right candidate will ideally have a minimum of 3-4 years post graduation experience following completion of a degree recognised by the IStructE or ICE.
Experience with design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, TEDDS, Robot etc. will be beneficial. Our team of Technicians work with AutoCAD and Revit, and a good working knowledge of the software will be advantageous.
Working independently as well as part of a team, depending on the project.
A driving license and own transport are essential.
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage workload and time frames

Senior Structural Engineer Position Remuneration

Competitive salary depending on experience
Holiday allowance
Pension
Professional fees
Other benefits to be discussed at the interview stage

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Architect role at Cornwall Planning Group. This can be an qualified Architect, Technologist or Technician to join the team to help deliver this major and complex project.
Cornwall Planning Group are a planning-lead architectural firm operating out of Hayle, Cornwall. We hold a clear focus, drive and passion for producing quality builds across the country – delivering ambitious yet practical designs of the highest standard.

Focusing on sustainability, efficiency, value, effectiveness, drive and diligence has allowed us to successfully collaborate with clients across a variety of sectors, both in-county and across the greater South West. Over the past ten years, we have established a range of executive clients such as Housing Developers, Private Builders and Commercial Retail.
This is a rare opportunity to work in a key member of a dynamic and friendly team in the prestigious area of Cornwall, UK.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Office Manager you will be responsible for producing planning permission drawings, building regulations plans, construction and tending packages, as well as liaising with all the traditional add on consultants such as structural, civil and mechanical engineers.

The projects you will be involved with at Cornwall Planning Group will involve site survey’s, feasibility studies, design, conceptional plans, client appointments, and construction plans. High quality of delivery is fundamental and you will have a key role in ensuring that this is achieved to the client requirements.

Cornwall Planning Group has an established system in place and is a past winner of prestigious projects in Cornwall & Devon. It is assumed that this role will be based at the Hayle Office Cornwall for the foreseeable future. It will involve regular attendance and travel to external client properties, as necessary, so please be aware that flexible working in this role will be dependent on project requirements.

Who we’re looking for

In your application please provide details of how you meet the criteria for this role:

This is a big challenge and in order to be successful in this role you’ll need to have the right attitude, skills and experience.

We’d like you to:
• Technical understanding of the requirements of planning permission and building regulations
• A good understanding of Autodesk REVIT, Autocad and similar based office software
• Have knowledge and understanding of technical drawings
• Have knowledge and understanding of planning permission and building regulations
• Have an understanding of regulatory requirements such as the UK Building Regulations, best practice and procedures relating to construction and conservation
• Have the drive to develop and deliver project outcomes to agreed deadlines and to motivate others to do the same.
• Be able to communicate in a clear way to a wide range of different people both verbally and in writing.
• Industry qualification and or passion to join a suitable qualification board such as CIAT, MCABE, MRICS.

This role will require regular travel, often to sites where public transport is limited or unavailable. Please ensure you’re able to fulfil these travel requirements. (mileage allowance will be paid for work travel)

Please send a PDF of your CV and a short covering email by way of introduction.