Principal Town Planner

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national planning consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Town Planner in Leeds. The role involves working on high-profile projects across sectors and providing top-notch planning advice, catering to prominent developers and universities. The role requires chartered MRTPI status and offers competitive benefits, including hybrid working and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private medical care

Dental insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Paid RTPI membership

Social activities

Pension scheme - 8% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Chartered MRTPI status required.
• Experience across various sectors desired.
• Strong communication skills, especially verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planning advice and applications across diverse sectors.
• Work on high-profile projects with national clients.
• Manage and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of UK planning system

Line management

Education

RTPI accredited planning degree

Job description

Principal Town Planner | Leeds | Permanent

Competitive Salary

Ref: DB044

An independent national planning consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Town Planner to join their team. The successful candidate will work on a broad range of high-profile projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, education, energy, retail, sport and leisure. They will play a key role in delivering planning advice and applications across a wide range of sectors, working with leading national clients including housebuilders, developers, universities, and sports organisations.

The firm has a strong track record of securing permission for major schemes, including large-scale student accommodation developments, university campus projects, and residential communities.

Requirements:

* Chartered MRTPI status

* Relevant experience across a variety of sectors

* RTPI accredited planning degree or similar

* Strong knowledge of the UK planning system

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Line management experience

* Experience in energy sector projects

Benefits:

* Competitive salary

* Car allowance

* Hybrid working

* Bonus scheme

* 25 days annual leave + additional Christmas closure

* Monthly early finish

* Private medical care

* Dental insurance

* Income protection

* Life assurance

* Cycle to work scheme

* Paid RTPI membership

* Eye care contributions

* Social activities

* Pension scheme - 8% employer contribution

* Many more!

Interested? Please email your CV to Dina Bunkheila or contact (phone number removed) | (phone number removed)

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Job Overview

ID:

1597576

Date Posted:

Posted 2 days ago

Expiration Date:

05/08/2025

Location:

Leeds

Competitive

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