Associate to Associate Director Town Planner

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

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• Lead planning applications, appeals and strategic planning projects.
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• Advise developers, landowners and private sector clients.
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• Build and strengthen client relationships.
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• Mentor junior planners and support team growth.
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• Contribute to business development in a collaborative, supportive environment.
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About You

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• MRTPI Chartered Planner.
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• Strong consultancy, client-side or local authority experience.
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• Residential planning expertise with excellent project management skills.
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• Commercially aware, confident and relationship-focused.
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• Passionate about mentoring and helping grow a successful team.
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Why Join?

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• Hybrid and flexible working.
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• Genuine autonomy and trust.
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• Strong pipeline of residential and mixed-use projects.
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• Clear progression to Director and beyond.
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• Competitive salary, bonus and long-term career prospects.
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If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact while accelerating your career, we'd love to hear from you.

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 [email protected] or 07458161399.