Town Planner to Senior Town Planner

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Town Planner/Senior Town Planner to join its expanding Infrastructure Consents team. This role involves managing large-scale infrastructure projects and providing expert planning advice. The ideal candidate has a degree in Planning, experience with infrastructure consenting, and strong project coordination skills. The position offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with infrastructure consenting (DCO, TWAO, Section 36, or TCPA projects).
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Provide expert planning advice and technical input at all stages of the consenting process.
• Engage with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to guide complex planning strategies.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Understanding of UK planning legislation

Education

Degree in Planning or related discipline

MRTPI qualification (or working toward it)

Job description

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Town Planner/Senior Town Planner to join its expanding Infrastructure Consents team. This role offers the chance to work on some of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure and renewable energy projects, delivering nationally significant schemes under the Planning Act 2008 and related consent regimes.

Working within a supportive, fast-growing team, you'll help shape major rail, road, power, and energy infrastructure developments, contributing to the UK's transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and manage large-scale infrastructure projects, including DCOs, TWAOs, and Section 36 schemes
• Provide expert planning advice and technical input at all stages of the consenting process
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver effective and compliant applications
• Engage with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to guide complex planning strategies
• Contribute to project programmes, budgets, and documentation with precision and professionalism
• Assist in the development of new business opportunities and client relationships
• Support the preparation of reports, policy reviews, and consultation responses

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Planning or related discipline; MRTPI qualification (or working toward it) preferred
• Experience with infrastructure consenting (DCO, TWAO, Section 36, or TCPA projects)
• Strong understanding of UK planning and environmental legislation
• Excellent project coordination and communication skills
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings and site visits

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected infrastructure planning team at the forefront of delivering complex, nationally significant schemes. The role offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and a comprehensive benefits package - alongside excellent opportunities for professional development and long-term progression.

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via [e-mail] or 07458161399.