Town Planner
Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity for a driven and commercially aware planning professional to join a growing consultancy environment in the heart of Birmingham. You'll play a key role in the delivery of planning solutions across residential, commercial, retail, and leisure developments, working with experienced colleagues and a range of private and public sector clients.
This is ideal for someone looking to expand their project portfolio and take the next step in a collaborative, fast-moving team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored planning advice across a range of development sectors
- Manage planning instructions with oversight from senior planners
- Support the preparation and submission of planning applications and documentation
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and local planning authorities
- Contribute to project performance targets, billing, and service quality
- Identify opportunities to support new business and team growth
- Participate in professional networking and knowledge sharing
What You'll Bring
- Good working knowledge of UK planning policy and procedures
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
- A proactive, client-focused approach with attention to detail
- Commercial awareness and an interest in supporting business development
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Qualifications
- Degree in Town Planning or a related subject
- Chartered membership of the RTPI (or working towards it)
What's on Offer
- Exposure to a varied and rewarding project workload
- A people-first, development-focused culture
- Real opportunity to progress and grow within a dynamic team
- A supportive working environment where your contribution makes a difference
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.
