Town Planner (Urban Planner), Essex

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Town Planner in Fobbing, Essex. The role offers career progression with a focus on diverse projects in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and be a member of RTPI or working towards their APC. The position includes comprehensive training, mentorship, and a supportive environment. The team operates flexibly and enjoys regular social events.
Ready for a new environment to progress your career in town planning and dive into a refreshing pipeline of major projects?

As a Planner, you could accelerate your progression with a national organisation that has a renowned reputation for outstanding support in professional development and is keen to promote and reward top performers for excellence. With the support of this experienced and highly regarded team in Essex, you would be free to progress at a rate simply set by your performance.

You could also immediately add a few strings to your bow by diversifying your project pipeline to consult across a wide variety of sectors such as strategic residential, commercial, industrial and prime real estate projects for ultra-high net worth individuals.

Uniquely, you could collaborate with teams both regionally and nationally to consult on an enviable pipeline of major projects nationwide.

The team operate on a flexible basis and enjoy regular socials, between generous (and increasing) holidays.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Assisting senior colleagues on a diverse range of projects.
• Conducting research and analysis to support planning proposals.
• Preparing planning applications and documents.
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure projects meet deadlines and objectives.

What We're Looking For:
• Planner level role : Minimum 2 years professional town planning experience
• Member of RTPI of working towards your APC.
• Enthusiasm for urban planning and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Eagerness to contribute to the success of projects and the team.

What You'll Gain in return for your hard work:
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from seasoned professionals.
• Opportunities for career progression within a reputable consultancy.
• Competitive compensation package.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Please apply here or give me (Tom) a call to discuss. My client is looking to find the right candidate as soon as possible – so if in doubt, do get in touch. I also have other clients and roles that may be of interest.

If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.