An established and growing planning consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal to Associate Town Planner to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of planning projects while contributing to business growth, client relationships and project delivery across multiple sectors.
The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, flexible working arrangements and clear opportunities for career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and delivering a range of planning projects from inception through to determination.
- Providing strategic planning advice to a diverse client base.
- Managing planning applications, appeals and site promotion projects.
- Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
- Supporting business development and identifying new opportunities.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Contributing to the continued growth and success of the planning team.
About You
- MRTPI qualified.
- Strong planning consultancy or development sector experience.
- Excellent project management and communication skills.
- Commercially aware with strong client-facing abilities.
- Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities.
- Proactive, motivated and collaborative approach.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Annual car allowance.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Professional membership fees paid.
- Private healthcare for employee and family.
- Healthcare.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Retail, gym and lifestyle discounts.
- Cycle to work, technology and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes.
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established consultancy offering flexible working, strong employee benefits and the chance to work on a wide variety of planning projects while developing your career at either Principal or Associate level.
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 sgreeff@cobaltrecruitment.com or 07458161399.