Town Planner
Salary/Rate:£30,000 - £40,000 per annum + Healthcare, pension, holidays
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Reading
County:Berkshire
Sector:Land and Planning
Job ref:JN -092026-85711_1788536506
Post Date:04. 09. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter
Sue Greeff
Candidate Manager - Residential development, town planning, infrastructure and renewables
About the Role
We're looking for someone with around 12-18 months' planning experience who is keen to develop their expertise and take on greater project responsibility.
You don't need to be a Reserved Matters specialist, but some exposure and a good understanding of the Reserved Matters process is essential.
The Role:
- Supporting and preparing Reserved Matters applications.
- Reviewing outline permissions, conditions and planning requirements.
- Coordinating with clients, architects and technical consultants.
- Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation.
- Liaising with local authorities and project teams.
- Supporting applications through to determination.
About You:
- 12-18 months' Town Planning experience.
- Relevant planning qualification.
- Some Reserved Matters exposure and a good understanding of the process.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Keen to develop your career and work towards MRTPI.
A fantastic opportunity to build a valuable specialism, gain hands-on project experience and progress within a supportive team.
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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