Policy Town Planning (All Levels) - London

Would you like to further your development in policy planning with greater exposure to UK and international projects that could offer you the opportunity to travel? I am working closely with a global engineering firm that has a reputation for excellence, who is looking for someone to join from Planner to Associate Planner level.

With a very healthy pipeline of new instructions, you will have the opportunity to advise the New Towns Task Force, local, regional and central government to draft national policy. You will also have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of policy planning by supporting local authorities with their local plan, green belt and climate change assessments. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to add a few strings to your bow with the option to support other departments in development management and infrastructure planning.

This close-knit team have delivered on flagship projects worldwide with a reputation for maintaining standards of excellence.

You will be involved in (among other responsibilities):

• Experience in policy planning for a consultancy or local authority.
• Continuing to maintain relationships with clients in providing accurate advice and communicating effectively
• Dealing with pre-apps and manage planning applications through the development process
• Communicating and negotiating with clients, stakeholders and local regularly
• Business development and working up your own client base, or bringing your own
• Attending meetings for Planning Committee, Consultations and similar events in representation of both the Company and clients through the planning process
• Mentoring and helping to manage junior team members

You will ideally:

• Have a minimum of three years professional experience within planning
• Strong policy planning skillset and expertise
• Be MRTPI or equivalent
• Be a strong communicator with excellent written work
• A track record of working within planning in London or nationwide

In reward for the hard work, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as ongoing training and being part of an excellent team and company to progress you in your career - where hours you work are not as important as the quality of output in what you do!

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.

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 tturner@cobaltrecruitment.com.