Cobalt Recruitment
Associate to Associate Director Town Planner
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Shape the Future. Lead Major Projects. Grow Your Career.
Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to step into a leadership role where your ideas are valued and your progression has no limits?
A highly respected independent planning consultancy is looking for an Associate Director to Director to join its growing Peterborough team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead high-quality residential projects, build lasting client relationships and play a key role in the future growth of a successful, ambitious business.
The Role
- Lead planning applications, appeals and strategic planning projects.
- Advise developers, landowners and private sector clients.
- Build and strengthen client relationships.
- Mentor junior planners and support team growth.
- Contribute to business development in a collaborative, supportive environment.
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About You
- MRTPI Chartered Planner.
- Strong consultancy, client-side or local authority experience.
- Residential planning expertise with excellent project management skills.
- Commercially aware, confident and relationship-focused.
- Passionate about mentoring and helping grow a successful team.
Why Join?
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Genuine autonomy and trust.
- Strong pipeline of residential and mixed-use projects.
- Clear progression to Director and beyond.
- Competitive salary, bonus and long-term career prospects.
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