Senior Town Planner - #2118378

Penguin Recruitment Ltd


Date: 1 week ago
City: Leeds
Salary: £35,000 - £48,000 / year
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Penguin Recruitment Ltd


Senior Town Planner - Leeds
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Hybrid Working + Excellent Career Progression

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a highly respected independent planning consultancy with a strong reputation across the UK property sector. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a collaborative and ambitious team working on a diverse range of high-profile projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, logistics, and strategic land developments.

Based in Leeds, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing projects, advising clients, and supporting the continued growth of the planning team.

The Role
You will be responsible for leading and delivering a variety of planning projects from inception through to completion, providing strategic planning advice to an established client base while working closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a broad portfolio of planning applications and appeals
  • Preparing planning appraisals, statements, and supporting documentation
  • Advising clients on planning strategy and development opportunities
  • Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
  • Supporting junior team members and contributing to business development activities
  • Attending client meetings, committee meetings, and public consultations where required

About You
The ideal candidate will have:

  • MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership
  • Experience within a consultancy or local authority environment
  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and client-facing experience
  • The ability to manage projects independently and work collaboratively within a team

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Structured career progression opportunities
  • Exposure to high-quality and nationally significant projects
  • Supportive and sociable team environment
  • Opportunity to join a growing and well-established consultancy with an excellent market reputation

This position would suit an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy environment.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch today.

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