Senior Town Planner

Cobalt Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing planning consultancy in Slough seeks a Town Planner/Senior Planner to lead planning applications and contribute to high-profile projects across the UK. You will be part of a collaborative team, building client relationships and advising on diverse schemes. Candidates should have 3+ years of planning experience and ideally be MRTPI qualified. This role offers a competitive salary between £30k and £45k, with clear pathways for progression and autonomy from day one.

Benefits

Salary: £30k-45k based on experience

Real progression to Associate and beyond

Flexible, supportive team with autonomy

Qualifications

• Must have strong planning knowledge and a knack for strategy.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, ambitious mindset.
• Passion for shaping sustainable places.

Responsibilities

• Leading planning applications, appeals & local plan promotions.
• Advising on major residential, mixed-use schemes and brownfield urban schemes.
• Building trusted client relationships.
• Bringing fresh ideas to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Planning applications

Client relationship building

Strategic thinking

Education

3+ years’ planning experience, ideally MRTPI

Job description

Town Planner / Senior Town Planner – Slough, Berkshire

An exciting opportunity for a Planner/Senior Planner to join a growing planning consultancy and contribute to a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across the UK. You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team with clear pathways for career development, working on impactful projects from day one – from urban extensions and city‑centre regeneration to residential, commercial, and major renewables – and be a key voice in client strategy, planning submissions, and project leadership.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading planning applications, appeals & local plan promotions.
• Advising on major residential, mixed‑use schemes and brownfield urban schemes.
• Building trusted client relationships.
• Bringing fresh ideas to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years’ planning experience, ideally MRTPI.
• Strong planning knowledge and a knack for strategy.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, ambitious mindset.
• Passion for shaping sustainable places.

What’s in it for you:

• Salary: £30k‑45k based on experience.
• Real progression to Associate and beyond.
• Flexible, supportive team with autonomy from day one.
• A clear role in shaping the future of the Manchester office.

Ready to take your planning career to the next level? Let’s talk.

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.