Town Planer to Senior Town Planner

Cobalt Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Genuine career progression opportunities

Ongoing professional development and training

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join an esteemed independent planning consultancy in Manchester. The successful candidate will oversee planning applications and manage a diverse project portfolio, including residential and commercial developments.

Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and previous experience within planning consultancy. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or developer environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications and appeals from inception to determination.
• Preparing planning statements, site appraisals and supporting reports.
• Providing strategic planning advice to a broad client base.
• Liaising with local authorities, consultants and stakeholders.
• Supporting business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join a highly respected independent planning consultancy with an established reputation for delivering expert planning advice across a diverse range of development sectors.

Working alongside an experienced team of planning professionals, you will be involved in a varied project portfolio including residential, commercial, mixed-use, strategic land and regeneration schemes.

The Role

• Managing planning applications and appeals from inception to determination.
• Preparing planning statements, site appraisals and supporting reports.
• Providing strategic planning advice to a broad client base.
• Liaising with local authorities, consultants and stakeholders.
• Supporting business development and client relationship management.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of a wide range of planning projects.

About You

Town Planner

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or developer environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Senior Town Planner

• Demonstrable experience leading planning projects.
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to high-profile and complex planning projects.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established and growing consultancy.