Town Planner to Senior Town Planner
Salary/Rate:£30,000 - £45,000 per annum + Healthcare, pension, holidays
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Cardiff
County:Cardiff
Sector:Land and Planning
Job ref:JN -082025-84119_1755261104
Post Date:15. 08. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter
Sue Greeff
Candidate Manager - Residential development, town planning, infrastructure and renewables
About the Role
An exciting chance 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver professional planning advice across a range of sectors and project types
- Manage planning applications, reports, and supporting documentation
- Liaise effectively with clients, consultants, and local authorities
- Assist in the delivery of complex, nationally significant projects
- Contribute to business development opportunities and maintain commercial awareness
What You'll Bring
- RTPI-accredited degree or relevant qualification
- Progress towards or achievement of MRTPI chartered status
- 3-4+ years' experience in planning (consultancy or related environment)
- Strong organisational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Sound knowledge of the UK planning system and associated legislation
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary (DOE) + performance-related bonus
- Hybrid working model
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas closure + additional leave after 5 years
- Pension scheme, private medical insurance, income protection, and life assurance
- Monthly early finish (half-day Fridays)
- Mobile phone allowance, cycle to work scheme, and health & wellbeing support
- Opportunities to work on complex and nationally significant projects
- Supportive team culture with regular social events
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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