Planning Consultant

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Altofts; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation is seeking a Planning Consultant for a hybrid role in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. You will manage the full planning process, providing advice, preparing applications, and liaising with local authorities. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and a comprehensive understanding of UK planning legislation. This opportunity offers professional development within varied development projects and the chance to shape the planning function.

Benefits

Professional development and career progression support

Involvement in varied development projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK planning legislation.
• Experience in preparing planning statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting reports.
• Advise internal teams and clients on planning strategy.
• Manage applications through to determination.
• Carry out site appraisals and feasibility assessments.

Skills

Confidence with stakeholders

Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or Architecture

Job description

Planning Consultant

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire (hybrid –4 days on site)Salary: Up to £43,000 DOE

A great opportunity for an experienced Planning Consultant to join a growing organisation and take ownership of the full planning process across varied development projects.

You’ll provide planning advice, prepare applications, coordinate with local authorities and stakeholders, and guide projects from initial assessment through to approval. The role would suit someone confident in planning policy and legislation, with experience in complex or sensitive planning environments such as listed buildings or conservation areas.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting reports.
• Advise internal teams and clients on planning strategy.
• Manage applications through to determination.
• Carry out site appraisals and feasibility assessments.
• Liaise with councils, consultees and stakeholders.
• Monitor policy changes and planning developments.

About you:

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK planning legislation.
• Experience in preparing planning statements and reports.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders and local authorities.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects.
• RTPI membership (or working towards) is desirable.
• Heritage or conservation planning experience is desirable.

What’s on offer:

• Involvement in varied development projects.
• Opportunity to shape and develop the planning function.
• Professional development and career progression support.