Strategic Land Town Planner — Associate Lead (Hybrid)

Cobalt Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Competitive salary and benefits

Progression and professional developm

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Principal to Associate Strategic Land Town Planner to join its growing Strategic Land and Development team. You will lead on a diverse portfolio of strategic land projects across the UK, supporting landowners, developers and investment partners to unlock development potential and create long-term value through the planning system.

The successful candidate will manage key client relationships, mentor junior team members and drive growth for the business, with

Qualifications

• MRTPI chartered with significant relevant experience.
• Proven experience promoting strategic land through the UK planning system.
• Strong understanding of planning policy, Local Plan preparation and site allocation processes.
• Experience advising landowners, developers or promoters on strategic development opportunities.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of development and land value drivers.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leading the promotion of strategic land opportunities through Local Plans and the wider planning process.
• Managing a portfolio of landowner and developer clients, providing strategic advice on land promotion and development potential.
• Preparing and overseeing representations to Local Plans, call for sites submissions, examinations and planning appeals.
• Identifying and assessing new strategic land opportunities, undertaking planning appraisals and development assessments.
• Developing land promotion strategies to maximise site allocation and planning success.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, including planning, technical and environmental consultants.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Supporting business development initiatives, networking activities and new client opportunities.
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team.
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the Strategic Land and Development business.

Education

MRTPI chartered

Job description

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Principal to Associate Strategic Land Town Planner to join its growing Strategic Land and Development team. You will lead on a diverse portfolio of strategic land projects across the UK, supporting landowners, developers and investment partners to unlock development potential and create long-term value through the planning system.

The successful candidate will manage key client relationships, mentor junior team members and drive growth for the business, with