Senior/Principal Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Leeds seeks a Senior Planner to manage complex planning projects and advise clients throughout the planning process. The ideal candidate has 4-7 years of experience in town planning and is MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working options

Genuine opportunities for career progression

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 4-7 years' experience ideally in a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and development frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications.
• Providing expert planning advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Conducting site appraisals and planning feasibility assessments.
• Coordinating input from multi-disciplinary teams.
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to business development.

Skills

MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership)

Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Proven ability to manage multiple projects

Education

4-7 years' experience in town planning

Job description

Senior Planner

Location: Leeds

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Leeds on the appointment of a Senior Planner to join their growing and dynamic team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take the next step in their career and contribute to some of the region's most exciting and high profile developments. The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative planning solutions across a wide range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Opportunity to work on significant regional and national schemes
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development

The Role:

As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for managing complex planning projects and advising clients through all stages of the planning process. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and appeals
• Providing expert planning advice to clients, stakeholders, and colleagues
• Conducting site appraisals and planning feasibility assessments
• Coordinating input from multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to business development

About You:

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership)
• 4-7 years' experience in town planning, ideally within a consultancy environment
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and development frameworks
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships effectively

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Planner to join a well respected consultancy in Leeds, offering professional growth, and exposure to a wide variety of planning challenges.

For more information or to apply, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for a confidential discussion.