Planner to Senior Planner

Salary/Rate:£30000.00 - £45000.00 per annum + Healthcare, pension, holidays
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Manchester
County:Manchester
Sector:Land and Planning
Job ref:JN -102025-84358_1760428570
Post Date:14. 10. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

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 to city-centre regeneration, 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 aoffice

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 sgreeff@cobaltrecruitment.com or 07458161399.

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