Principal Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Town Planner to join their dynamic team specializing in renewable energy projects. This role offers the chance to work on diverse planning applications and collaborate with experts in the field. With a focus on sustainability, you will contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a supportive work environment that values professional growth. The company provides competitive salaries, a car allowance, and generous holiday options, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about planning and environmental stewardship.

Benefits

Car allowance

Employee-owned business bonus

23 days holiday (increase with service)

Option to buy up to 5 additional days holiday

Paid professional subscriptions

Death in service benefits

Qualifications

• Seeking candidates with consultancy or client-side planning experience.
• Renewables experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning applications and conduct Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Manage sub-consultants and provide planning advice to clients.

Skills

RTPI degree

Consultancy experience

Client-side planning experience

Renewables experience

Education

Relevant degree

Chartered status (ideally)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Town Planner

Location: Leeds (Remote/Hybrid working)

Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE + car allowance

The Role

We are seeking a Town Planner at Assistant to Senior level to join a planning consultancy specialising in renewable energy projects across the UK. Candidates with consultancy or client-side planning experience are encouraged to apply; renewables experience is advantageous but not essential.

The Company

This company offers planning and design services for renewable energy projects across the UK. They also work on environmental, minerals and waste, commercial, and infrastructure projects, with offices in Wales and the north of England.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare planning applications
2. Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
3. Manage sub-consultants
4. Perform site appraisals
5. Provide planning advice to clients
6. Collaborate with Landscape Architects and other Planners in the team

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant RTPI degree
• Ideally chartered
• Consultancy or client-side Town Planning experience
• Renewables experience is advantageous

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £55,000 DOE
• Car allowance
• Employee-owned business bonus
• 23 days holiday (increase with service)
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days holiday
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Death in service benefits

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