Principal Planner

Mattinson Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy in Leeds is seeking Senior/Principal Planning Consultants to join their growing team. The role involves managing diverse projects in energy, waste, minerals, and commercial development. Candidates should be RTPI qualified, holding a degree in Town Planning, with strong knowledge of the UK planning system. Join a dynamic and collaborative environment where you will play a crucial role in project delivery and client interactions.

Qualifications

• RTPI qualified or working towards.
• Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Experience in sectors such as energy, waste, minerals, or commercial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate planning applications and EIAs.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead site appraisals and manage external consultants.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Tactical Planning

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Education

Degree or Master's in Town Planning

Job description

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Senior/ Principal Planning Consultants - Multiple Opportunities

A well-established, employee-owned planning consultancy based in Leeds is seeking experienced Chartered Planners to join a growing team.

As a Planner within this busy consultancy, you will handle a diverse portfolio of projects including energy infrastructure (solar, battery storage, wind, hydrogen), waste management, minerals, and commercial development.

This is a dynamic role offering a broad scope of responsibility across all stages of the development process-ranging from planning policy and appraisal, land promotion, and consultancy services to development management and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and coordinate planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)

Manage relationships with clients, local authorities, stakeholders, and communities

Provide strategic and tactical planning advice at a senior level

Lead site appraisals and manage external consultants

Collaborate with in-house planning and landscape professionals

Requirements:

RTPI qualified (or working towards)

Degree or Master's in Town Planning or a related field

Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system

Experience (preferably) in one or more of the following sectors:

Energy

Waste

Minerals

Commercial

Residential

This role offers the opportunity to work on a significant and exciting pipeline of projects, with access to in-house environmental and landscape expertise, within a collaborative and expanding team.

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