Senior Town Planner — Lead Major UK Projects & Strategy

Cobalt Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing planning consultancy in Slough seeks a Town Planner/Senior Planner to lead planning applications and contribute to high-profile projects across the UK. You will be part of a collaborative team, building client relationships and advising on diverse schemes. Candidates should have 3+ years of planning experience and ideally be MRTPI qualified. This role offers a competitive salary between £30k and £45k, with clear pathways for progression and autonomy from day one.

Benefits

Salary: £30k-45k based on experience

Real progression to Associate and beyond

Flexible, supportive team with autonomy

Qualifications

• Must have strong planning knowledge and a knack for strategy.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, ambitious mindset.
• Passion for shaping sustainable places.

Responsibilities

• Leading planning applications, appeals & local plan promotions.
• Advising on major residential, mixed-use schemes and brownfield urban schemes.
• Building trusted client relationships.
• Bringing fresh ideas to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Planning applications

Client relationship building

Strategic thinking

Education

3+ years’ planning experience, ideally MRTPI

Job description

A growing planning consultancy in Slough seeks a Town Planner/Senior Planner to lead planning applications and contribute to high-profile projects across the UK. You will be part of a collaborative team, building client relationships and advising on diverse schemes. Candidates should have 3+ years of planning experience and ideally be MRTPI qualified. This role offers a competitive salary between £30k and £45k, with clear pathways for progression and autonomy from day one.