Principal Town Planner - Lead a New Leeds Office Expansion

Energy Jobline CVL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is assisting a growing engineering organisation in Leeds to appoint a Principal Town Planner to help establish a brand-new Leeds office and deliver a range of private-sector planning projects.

The successful candidate will lead planning services, manage client relationships and drive growth through the new office, using your experience to shape strategy and build the regional presence.

Qualifications

• Experience at Principal Town Planner level or above.
• Strong background in private-sector planning within consultancy/engineering.
• Must have a town planning degree or master's.
• MRPTI or working towards.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and development process.
• Experience managing planning projects and stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ambition to help establish and grow a new Leeds office.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to growth of the planning function and delivery of projects.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Help establish and grow the new Leeds office.

Skills

Town planning

Private-sector experience

Client management

Project management

Communication

Education

Town planning degree or master's

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is assisting a growing engineering organisation in Leeds to appoint a Principal Town Planner to help establish a brand-new Leeds office and deliver a range of private-sector planning projects.

The successful candidate will lead planning services, manage client relationships and drive growth through the new office, using your experience to shape strategy and build the regional presence.