Town Planner to Senior Town Planner

Cobalt Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Planner to join its Infrastructure Consents team. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure and renewable energy projects, supporting and managing large-scale projects and providing expert planning advice. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Planning, knowledge of UK planning legislation, and excellent project coordination skills. A MRTPI qualification is preferred and will involve working in a supportive, fast-growing team in Leeds.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualification or working toward it preferred.
• Experience with infrastructure consenting projects.
• Strong understanding of UK planning and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Provide expert planning advice at all stages.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

UK planning legislation knowledge

Education

Degree in Planning or related discipline

Job description

Town Planner to Senior Town planner – Infrastructure Consents & Major Projects

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced 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

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.