Associate, Town Planner (I&L, Data Centres, Retail)

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue-chip client exposure

Progression pathway

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Town Planner with a passion for industrial & logistics, data centre and retail sectors. You could combine your experience with a warm desk of bullish clients to progress toward a leadership position within the booming commercial sector.

You will lead on the planning application process, manage clients and stakeholders, and contribute to research and analysis to support proposals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years professional town planning experience.
• Experience managing the planning application process of major projects.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading on the planning application process of major projects.
• Managing clients and key project stakeholders throughout the planning application process.
• Conducting research and analysis to support planning proposals.
• Preparing planning applications and documents.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure projects meet deadlines and objectives.

Skills

Town planning

Client management

Research & analysis

Communication

Education

Chartered Member of RTPI

Job description

Associate or Associate Director level Town Planner, passionate about the industrial & logistics, data centre and / or retail sectors?

As an Associate (or Associate Director) Planner, you could combine your experience with a warm desk of bullish clients to progress towards a leadership position, within the booming commercial sector.

You could lean on an enviable roster of historic clients to foster new opportunities and generate a lucrative revenue stream in sectors such as; industrial & logistics, data centres, retail, offices and infrastructure.

A modern organisation free from bureaucracy, where those that perform will be promoted and rewarded. You could accelerate your development with a dynamic team, enjoying the freedom, autonomy and flexibility that simply cannot be matched by larger corporates or competitors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on the planning application process of major projects.
• Managing clients and key project stakeholders throughout the planning application process.
• Conducting research and analysis to support planning proposals.
• Preparing planning applications and documents.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure projects meet deadlines and objectives.

What We're Looking For:

• 7+ years professional town planning experience
• Experience managing the planning application process of major projects.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Eagerness to contribute to the success of projects and the team.
• Confidence in a client facing role.
• Chartered Member of RPTI

What You'll Gain in return for your hard work:

• Blue-chip client exposure / warm desk.
• Progression pathway towards leadership role.
• Highly competitive compensation package.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.