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Senior town planning manager

Manchester
Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd
Planning manager
Posted: 26 January
Offer description

Town Planning Manager

A major UK property and development organisation is seeking an ambitious planning professional to support the delivery of large-scale commercial/logistics and industrial developments. This role offers exposure to the full development lifecycle from early site identification and appraisal through to planning consent and delivery.

You’ll work closely with senior planning and development leaders, playing a key role in shaping planning strategies for high-quality, sustainable projects in prime locations.


Key Responsibilities

* Support senior planners and development leads throughout the planning and delivery process.
* Prepare planning appraisals, strategies, Local Plan representations, applications, and condition discharges.
* Review development sites, planning policy, constraints, and delivery timelines.
* Coordinate consultants and manage inputs including ecology, flood risk, and landscape.
* Review technical reports and provide clear, timely feedback.
* Attend site visits, public consultations, and examination hearings.
* Engage with local authorities, communities, and stakeholders to promote development proposals.


What You’ll Bring

* RTPI-qualified planner with at least 3 years' professional experience.
* Strong understanding of the commercial development and planning process.
* Excellent report writing, organisation, and time management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
* Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
* Commercially aware, strategic, and solution-focused mindset.
* Full UK driving licence.


Salary & Benefitsh3>

Competitive salary + bonus potential + comprehensive benefits.

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.

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