Principal to Associate Town Planner

This is your chance to take on a pivotal role in a respected and growing planning consultancy. As a Principal to Associate Planner, you'll work independently across a wide range of planning projects, delivering insightful, tailored advice and building lasting client relationships.

Perfect for someone who thrives in a strategic, autonomous environment and is looking to elevate their career with high-impact work and leadership opportunities in supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert planning advice across a range of development types
• Manage end-to-end planning applications, appeals, and site promotions
• Represent clients at committees, hearings, and public inquiries
• Oversee project teams and coordinate input from specialist consultants
• Lead client communications and maintain strong long-term relationships
• Contribute to business development-winning new work for yourself and others
• Support internal initiatives and mentor junior team members

Desired Candidate Profile

• Chartered Member of the RTPI.
• Extensive, diverse planning experience (private sector background essential).
• Deep understanding of planning policy and development processes.
• Skilled in preparing and managing all forms of planning applications, appeals, and policy representations.
• Strong project leadership and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and self-motivation.

If you're looking for a Principal to Associate planning role with impact, autonomy, and the scope to lead - this is the perfect opportunity.

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.