Principal to Associate Town Planner

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 [email protected] or 07458161399.