Town Planer to Senior Town Planner

Salary/Rate:£30000.00 - £45000.00 per annum + Healthcare, pension, holidays
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Birmingham
County:West Midlands
Sector:Land and Planning
Job ref:JN -052026-85329_1785757097
Post Date:03. 08. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially aware planning professional to join a growing and dynamic planning team working on high-profile strategic development projects across the UK.

This role would suit either:

  • a Senior Planner looking to broaden their experience and take on greater responsibility; or
  • a Planner with 2-3 years' experience seeking the next step in their career progression.

The successful candidate will work primarily across Strategic Land projects, with additional exposure to Reserved Matters applications and Regeneration schemes. The role offers the chance to contribute to complex and rewarding projects, while working alongside experienced planning professionals in a collaborative environment.

The Role

You will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects including:

  • New settlements.
  • Major urban extensions.
  • Strategic employment proposals.
  • Regeneration and mixed-use developments.

The position will involve leading and managing planning projects, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and supporting the wider team in driving projects forward from promotion through to delivery.

The Ideal Candidate

Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Experience within a planning consultancy, developer, local authority, or similar environment.
  • Strong understanding of the UK planning system.
  • Experience leading or managing planning projects.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
  • A proactive and commercially minded approach.
  • MRTPI qualified (or working towards qualification).

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on nationally significant strategic projects.
  • Clear progression and development opportunities.
  • Exposure to a broad range of planning work.
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

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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