Principal Town Planner | Hybrid | Client Lead & Mentoring

Confidential; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

Confidential in Leeds is seeking a Principal Town Planner to join a growing planning team in a renowned multidisciplinary consultancy. You will lead planning projects, manage applications and appeals, and maintain strong client relationships, while guiding junior staff and contributing to expert witness proceedings.

The role emphasizes consultancy experience, Chartered RTPI status, and client-facing confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Chartered RTPI member or working towards chartered status.
• Confident in client facing and presenting at meetings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planning projects and manage applications and appeals.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to drive outcomes.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.
• Provide expert witness advice when required.
• Manage budgets and project schedules.
• Support with new business development.

Skills

Client liaison

Mentoring juniors

Expert witness

Budget management

Schedule management

Business development

Education

Chartered Town Planner (RTPI)

Job description

Confidential in Leeds is seeking a Principal Town Planner to join a growing planning team in a renowned multidisciplinary consultancy. You will lead planning projects, manage applications and appeals, and maintain strong client relationships, while guiding junior staff and contributing to expert witness proceedings.

The role emphasizes consultancy experience, Chartered RTPI status, and client-facing confidence.