Town Planner

Cobalt Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking an early-career Town Planner to join a growing planning consultancy with a focus on Reserved Matters and residential development. This role targets candidates with around 12–18 months of planning experience and a good understanding of the Reserved Matters process.

You will support applications, coordinate with clients and technical teams, and work toward MRTPI while building hands-on project experience in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 12–18 months Town Planning experience.
• Relevant planning qualification.
• Some Reserved Matters exposure and understanding of the process.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Keen to develop career and MRTPI path.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Town Planning experience

Education

Planning qualification

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.
• Relevant planning qualification.
• 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.