Associate Town Planner
Meet Our Recruiter
Sue Greeff
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Town Planner to join a well-established and growing planning consultancy based in Leeds. The business has an excellent reputation within the market and is involved in a diverse range of projects across renewable energy, infrastructure, commercial development, minerals, waste and residential sectors.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile projects, managing schemes through the planning process whilst supporting the growth and development of a talented planning team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination.
* Prepare and coordinate planning applications, supporting statements and related documentation.
* Provide strategic planning advice to a wide range of private and public sector clients.
* Manage stakeholder engagement, including local authorities, consultants, statutory bodies and community representatives.
* Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants.
* Undertake site appraisals, planning due diligence and development feasibility assessments.
* Contribute to business development activities and help strengthen existing client relationships.
* Mentor and support junior members of the planning team.
* Assist with planning appeals, hearings and public inquiries where required.
Requirements
* MRTPI qualified.
* Degree and/or Master's qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
* Significant planning experience gained within either consultancy or local authority environments.
* Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy framework.
* Experience managing planning applications and delivering projects independently.
* Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder management skills.
* Commercial awareness and an ability to build client relationships.
* Experience within infrastructure, energy, commercial, residential, minerals or waste sectors would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
* Exposure to a broad and varied project portfolio.
* Clear career progression opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Ongoing professional development and CPD support.
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.
