Principal Town Planner

DPP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join DPP as a Principal Town Planner in Leeds to lead exciting planning projects that shape communities. With a focus on client relationships and commercial success, you'll have a chance to grow within a collaborative culture. Enjoy competitive perks, a flexible hybrid work environment, and a clear path to professional progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car allowance

25 days holiday + extra Christmas leave

Monthly early Friday finishes

Regular socials and supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading planning projects.
• Strong planning knowledge with MRTPI status.
• Competence in building relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning projects and deliver outcomes.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify business growth opportunities.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Commercial Awareness

Planning Knowledge

Networking

Education

MRTPI Status

Job description

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Chief Operating Officer @ DPP | Project and Urban Planning

Looking to step up, lead projects, and grow your influence in the planning world? This one’s for you.

Leeds | Hybrid (3 days office, 2 from wherever works for you)

At DPP Planning, we don’t just plan places - we shape them with purpose. We’re a fast-growing, independent consultancy where people come first, and commercial thinking is celebrated.

Our Leeds team is growing - fast. We’re working on some of the UK’s most exciting planning projects, from landmark student accommodation (including the tallest standalone PBSA in the world) to major university, residential and leisure schemes. We want a Principal Town Planner who’s ready to lead from the front. If you’re a confident operator with a strong planning background and a sharp commercial edge, this is your chance to drive your career forward while helping grow our presence in the region.

What’s in it for you?

High levels of autonomy - we trust you to own your projects and relationships

Work on high-profile, complex developments across multiple sectors

A genuine opportunity to help shape a growing team and regional strategy

A people-first culture grounded in balance, respect, and integrity

Clear path to progression - 7 of our current Directors started in roles just like this

We’re looking for someone who can:

Lead projects confidently and deliver great planning outcomes

Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners

Bring a commercial mindset to the table - spotting opportunities and helping to grow our business

Leverage and grow your network to raise DPP’s profile locally and regionally

Be a mentor and role model within the team

Bring broad sector experience, excellent planning knowledge, and MRTPI status

The perks:

Competitive salary + car allowance

25 days holiday + extra Christmas leave + monthly early Friday finishes

Regular socials and a supportive team culture that actually walks the talk

If you're ready to step up, build your profile, and play a key role in growing DPP in Leeds, we’d love to chat. See more details about the role at DPP Careers and send your CV and a cover letter to [e-mail] by no later than 30th June - let’s see where this could take you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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