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Reporting into the Head of Planning, you will take responsibility for managing planning activity across a varied portfolio of development projects, ensuring schemes are progressed efficiently from early-stage strategy through to consent and delivery.
The role will initially cover maternity leave (c.12 months), with a preference for a short overlap period for handover.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and manage planning strategy across a portfolio of PBSA, co‑living, residential and commercial schemes
- Drive projects through the full planning lifecycle, including:
- Site appraisal and feasibility
- Pre‑application engagement
- Submission and negotiation of applications
- Discharge of conditions and ongoing planning compliance
- Manage external consultant teams, ensuring delivery against programme, budget and quality expectations
- Engage with LPAs, stakeholders and local communities to support successful outcomes
- Review technical reports, planning documentation and strategy papers
- Monitor planning risk, programme and key milestones across schemes
- Support wider development objectives through commercially aware planning advice
Candidate Profile
- MRTPI qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Strong experience within a developer, consultancy or client‑side environment
- Proven track record of delivering planning consents on complex schemes
- Experience across residential or mixed‑use development (PBSA/co‑living beneficial but not essential)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Commercially minded, with an understanding of the wider development process
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Additional Information
- 12-month fixed‑term contract (maternity cover)
- Likely start between May‑July, with preference for overlap/handover
- 4 days office‑based, 1 day remote
Company: Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd
Location: London
Job Description:
Reporting into the Head of Planning, you will take responsibility for managing planning activity across a varied portfolio of development projects, ensuring schemes are progressed efficiently from early-stage strategy through to consent and delivery.
The role will initially cover maternity leave (c.12 months), with a preference for a short overlap period for handover.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and manage planning strategy across a portfolio of PBSA, co‑living, residential and commercial schemes
- Drive projects through the full planning lifecycle, including:
- Site appraisal and feasibility
- Pre‑application engagement
- Submission and negotiation of applications
- Discharge of conditions and ongoing planning compliance
- Manage external consultant teams, ensuring delivery against programme, budget and quality expectations
- Engage with LPAs, stakeholders and local communities to support successful outcomes
- Review technical reports, planning documentation and strategy papers
- Monitor planning risk, programme and key milestones across schemes
- Support wider development objectives through commercially aware planning advice
Candidate Profile
- MRTPI qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Strong experience within a developer, consultancy or client‑side environment
- Proven track record of delivering planning consents on complex schemes
- Experience across residential or mixed‑use development (PBSA/co‑living beneficial but not essential)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Commercially minded, with an understanding of the wider development process
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Additional Information
- 12-month fixed‑term contract (maternity cover)
- Likely start between May‑July, with preference for overlap/handover
- 4 days office‑based, 1 day remote
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Posted: April 30th, 2026