Town Planner

Cobalt Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking an early-career Town Planner to join a growing planning consultancy in Reading. The role focuses on Reserved Matters and residential development, with around 12–18 months’ planning experience and a drive to develop expertise.

Key duties include preparing Reserved Matters applications, coordinating with clients and consultants, and supporting planning submissions through determination.

Qualifications

• 12–18 months of Town Planning experience.
• Some exposure to Reserved Matters and a good understanding of the process.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Keen to develop your career and progress toward MRTPI.

Responsibilities

• Support and prepare Reserved Matters applications.
• Review outline permissions, conditions and planning requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, architects and technical consultants.
• Prepare planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with local authorities and project teams.
• Support applications through to determination.

Skills

Town Planning

Communication

Organisation

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an early-career Town Planner to join a growing and supportive planning consultancy, with a focus on Reserved Matters and residential development.

We’re looking for someone with around 12–18 months’ planning experience who is keen to develop their expertise and take on greater project responsibility. You don’t need to be a Reserved Matters specialist, but some exposure and a good understanding of the Reserved Matters process is essential.

The Role:

• Supporting and preparing Reserved Matters applications.
• Reviewing outline permissions, conditions and planning requirements.
• Coordinating with clients, architects and technical consultants.
• Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with local authorities and project teams.
• Supporting applications through to determination.

About You:

• 12–18 months’ Town Planning experience.
• Some Reserved Matters exposure and a good understanding of the process.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Keen to develop your career and work towards MRTPI.

A fantastic opportunity to build a valuable specialism, gain hands‑on project experience and progress within a supportive team.