Senior Planner in Skipton

Energy Jobline ZR; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Career progression

Professional development support

Work on rural and land-based projects

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Town Planner for our York team. The role offers hybrid/flexible working and the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of rural, residential, and strategic development projects across the UK.

You will prepare planning applications, conduct site appraisals, and provide commercially focused advice while coordinating with stakeholders and local authorities. MRTPI or chartership path is preferred, with degree-level education in Town Planning.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
• Degree level in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Experience in the UK planning system (private or public sector).
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Proactive, commercially aware and able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Conduct site appraisals and planning research.
• Provide clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients.
• Manage projects and liaise with stakeholders, local authorities, and consultants.
• Support senior colleagues on complex and strategic planning projects.

Skills

MRTPI qualified

Strong communicator

Report-writing skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Town Planner – York (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)

I’m currently working with a highly respected, independent planning and rural consultancy that is looking to appoint a talented Town Planner to join its growing team based in York. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who is keen to work on a diverse portfolio of rural, residential, and strategic development projects across the UK.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice and managing projects from initial appraisal through to determination. You’ll be working closely with a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, supporting clients that range from private landowners to developers and institutional clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
• Undertaking site appraisals and planning research
• Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients
• Managing projects and liaising with stakeholders, local authorities, and consultants
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex and strategic planning projects

About You

I’m keen to speak with candidates who are:

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership)
• Educated to degree level in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Experienced in the UK planning system (private or public sector)
• A strong communicator with excellent report-writing skills
• Proactive, commercially aware, and able to manage multiple projects

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Strong support for professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to work on unique rural and land-based projects
• Friendly, close-knit team environment with a strong reputation in the sector

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to join a well-established consultancy with a distinctive niche in rural planning. You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of interesting projects and benefit from a supportive culture that genuinely invests in its people.

If you’re a Town Planner looking for your next move in the York area, I’d be very interested in having a confidential conversation.