Senior Planner

Hunter Dunning Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national retirement living provider in Leeds is seeking a Senior Planner to lead site appraisals and manage planning applications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning or similar and significant planning experience, preferably aiming towards MRTPI status. The salary is £40,000 - £60,000, plus bonuses, annual leave, and gym membership.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free parking and on-site gym

Qualifications

• Significant industry experience from a local authority or consultancy.
• Working towards MRTPI status.
• Knowledge of the full planning process.

Responsibilities

• Lead site appraisals and evaluations.
• Manage full planning applications including reports and statements.
• Liaise with wider teams across land, construction, and technical.

Skills

Industry experience

Stakeholder management

Planning applications management

Knowledge of full planning process

Education

Degree in Town Planning or similar

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Senior Planner Job in Leeds, Yorkshire

New opening for a Senior Planner job in Leeds with a well-established, national retirement living provider. As the business enters its next phase of growth, they're looking to strengthen their team with an experienced planning professional.

The ideal candidate will bring significant industry experience from either local authority or consultancy and be working towards MRTPI status. Package: £40,000 - £60,000 (DOE) plus bonus potential, 25 days' annual leave, gym membership, and additional benefits!

Our client is a leading UK developer specialising in the creation of modern, purpose-built care homes, offering the opportunity to be part of projects that genuinely make a difference to people's lives. Combining innovation with sustainability, they deliver high-quality, energy-efficient facilities designed to enhance the comfort and wellbeing of elderly residents.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead site appraisals and evaluations
• Hold meetings with stakeholders and planning officers
• Manage full planning applications - preparing reports, statements, submissions and appeals
• Liaise with the wider teams across land, construction and technical

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or similar
• MRTPI or working towards chartership
• Prior experience working in a local authority or private consultancy
• Knowledge of the full planning process
• Full UK Driving Licence and car

What you get back

• Salary of £40,000 - £60,000
• Annual bonus scheme after qualifying period
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to purchase annual leave
• Free parking and on-site gym

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio.

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