Senior Town Planner - Client-Side

Salary/Rate:£30,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Type:Office Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Preston
County:Lancashire
Sector:Development and Town Planning
Job ref:JN -022025-83236_1739464168
Post Date:13. 02. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

Sarah Shaw
Sarah Shaw
Senior Consultant, Residential Development & Town Planning

About the Role

 

We are partnered with a property developer and promoter based in Lancashire, who are looking for a Senior Planner to join to excel their career. With a highly experienced team Land and Planning experts, this successful team is seeking for someone to join the strategic land and development teams.

This business operates across sectors including residential, commercial and industrial and both promotes and flips sites, as well as building out their own portfolio for sale and long-term yield. They work across the UK and are a busy team, so they are seeking someone who is not afraid of hard work.

 

You will be involved in (among other responsibilities):

  • Leading on strategic land promotion of sites and dealing with local plan representations
  • Dealing with pre-apps and manage planning applications through the development process
  • Liaising with colleagues internally as well as managing external consultants and Planning Officers.
  • Monitoring Local Plan representations and changes in policy to identify potential opportunity areas.
  • Attending meetings for Planning Committee, Consultations and similar events in representation of both the Company and clients through the planning process

 

You will ideally:

  • Have a Town Planning or Property Development degree (ideally RTPI or RICS accredited).
  • Have at least three years in Planning and an interest in Strategic Land.
  • Excellent communication and written skills.
  • Be dedicated and keen to make a successful career for yourself.

 

In reward for the hard work, you will receive a salary, private healthcare and benefits package, with the potential for a car or car allowance in the future. You will also be supported through your RTPI APC to gaining full membership - alongside ongoing training.

 

Please apply here or give me (Sarah) a call to discuss. My client is looking to find the right candidate as soon as possible - so if in doubt, do get in touch. I also have other clients and roles that may be of interest.

 

If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.

 

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

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