Infrastructure Planners- Town Planning

Matchtech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist is seeking an Infrastructure Planner in Leeds. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in Town Planning and Infrastructure, focusing on major projects across the UK. Responsibilities include supporting planning teams and leading smaller projects. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and MRTPI membership, with strong project management skills.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs

Qualifications

• Degree and/or master's in Town Planning.
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) required.
• Proven ability to develop working relationships with town planners and other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning team on a diverse range of infrastructure projects.
• Assisting with the preparation of consent applications.
• Leading smaller projects, ensuring delivery in accordance with client objectives.

Skills

Town Planning

Project Management

Client Liaison

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

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Infrastructure Planners- Town Planning, Leeds

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Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job summary

Our client is currently seeking a Infrastructure Planners to join their team in Leeds. This role offers an opportunity for professionals with a background in Town Planning and Infrastructure to work on major projects across the UK.

Key skills required for this role

Important

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the planning team on a diverse range of infrastructure projects
• Assisting with the preparation of consent applications
• Taking responsibility for specific aspects of projects, such as drafting reports and liaising with clients or key stakeholders
• Leading smaller projects, ensuring delivery in accordance with client objectives and timescales
• Collaborating with engineers, environmental teams and communication specialists
• Ensuring compliance with relevant planning legislation and policy
• Developing strategies for consent and producing required documentation

Job Requirements:

• Degree and/or master's in Town Planning
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
• Good knowledge of relevant planning legislation and policy
• Experience in producing outputs to support infrastructure consenting or planning policy development
• Proven ability to develop working relationships with town planners and other disciplines
• Strong project management skills with a record of successful planning and delivery
• Commercial and financial management experience for profitable project management
• Experience in business development and bidding for work
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and client management skills
• Competitive and fair pay
• Health and wellbeing support
• Wide range of learning opportunities
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection cover
• Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs
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