Mineral Town Planner

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global environmental consultancy is seeking a Mineral Town Planner for their Leeds office. The role involves providing expert planning advice across various sectors, managing projects, and liaising with multiple stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a degree, chartered status, and at least three years of experience in planning. The company offers a supportive team and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Chartered planner status.
• Experience in medium/large-scale planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Providing planning and environmental advice to clients.
• Managing planning projects and coordinating technical teams.
• Preparing planning applications and appeals.

Skills

Planning advice

Project management

Communication

Analytical abilities

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

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Mineral Town Planner, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Wardell Armstrong LLP (part of SLR)

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects worldwide from over 100 offices. We have an exciting opportunity for a Mineral Town Planner in our Leeds office.

Overview of team / business area

We have a well-established Planning and Environment Team across the UK, dealing with projects in renewable energy, waste, industrial, mineral, commercial, and major infrastructure sectors. Our pipeline includes renewable projects like solar, battery, and wind technologies.

We offer hybrid and flexible working in friendly environments.

The role

• Providing planning and environmental advice to clients including renewable energy developers, utility companies, waste operators, house builders, land promoters, investment firms, mineral owners, and operators throughout all planning stages.
• Shaping and assessing development project cases, including planning strategies.
• Pre-application consultation, preparing planning applications and appeals.
• EIA coordination alongside the EIA team.
• Managing planning projects, coordinating technical teams.
• Community consultation and local plan representations.
• Preparing fee proposals and business development.
• Liaising with developers, landowners, architects, engineers, and authorities.
• Supervising team members and providing advice.

About you

You should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a relevant degree, and be a chartered planner. Experience with medium/large-scale planning projects, strong technical skills, and good communication and analytical abilities are essential. Ability to manage multiple projects and solve problems is critical. Experience in Mineral Planning is a plus.