Town Planner to Senior Town Planner

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is looking for an experienced Planner to join its expanding Infrastructure Consents team. The role involves managing large-scale infrastructure projects and providing expert planning advice. Candidates should have a degree in Planning or a related discipline, along with experience in infrastructure consenting. This position contributes significantly to projects impacting the UK's sustainable future, and will require excellent coordination and communication skills. Apply in confidence for a chance to work on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with infrastructure consenting such as DCOs, TWAOs, Section 36.
• 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 during the consenting process.
• Coordinate project teams to deliver effective applications.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on planning strategies.
• Contribute to project documentation with precision.
• Assist in developing new business opportunities.
• Support preparation of reports and consultation responses.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Understanding of UK planning legislation

Education

Degree in Planning or related discipline

MRTPI qualification

Job description

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.