Principal to Associate Town Planner

Company: Cobalt Recruitment
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

An established and growing planning consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal to Associate Town Planner to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of planning projects while contributing to business growth, client relationships and project delivery across multiple sectors.

The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, flexible working arrangements and clear opportunities for career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and delivering a range of planning projects from inception through to determination.
  • Providing strategic planning advice to a diverse client base.
  • Managing planning applications, appeals and site promotion projects.
  • Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Supporting business development and identifying new opportunities.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
  • Contributing to the continued growth and success of the planning team.

About You

  • MRTPI qualified.
  • Strong planning consultancy or development sector experience.
  • Excellent project management and communication skills.
  • Commercially aware with strong client-facing abilities.
  • Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities.
  • Proactive, motivated and collaborative approach.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience.
  • Annual car allowance.
  • Employer pension contribution.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Professional membership fees paid.
  • Private healthcare for employee and family.
  • Healthcare.
  • Life assurance scheme.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Holiday purchase scheme.
  • Retail, gym and lifestyle discounts.
  • Cycle to work, technology and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes.
  • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established consultancy offering flexible working, strong employee benefits and the chance to work on a wide variety of planning projects while developing your career at either Principal or Associate level.

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.

Posted: June 7th, 2026