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.