Senior/Principal Town Planner | Hybrid & Impact Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive wellbeing programme

Gymflex scheme

Menopause support

Flexible benefits

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior/Principal Planner to join the Leeds Planning Consultancy team. You will shape planning strategies, prepare planning documentation, and lead multidisciplinary teams on complex development proposals in a busy regional hub.

You will liaise with planning authorities and stakeholders, monitor applications, and drive successful outcomes while embracing hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in town planning.
• Chartered status (MRTPI / NIPA).
• Sound knowledge of the UK planning system gained in local authority or private sector.
• Strong technical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Devising planning strategies and assessing site histories and policies.
• Preparing briefing notes on likelihood of planning permission.
• Drafting planning statements to support proposals.
• Leading planning aspects in multidisciplinary teams.
• Attending site visits, design team and client meetings.
• Managing project delivery and budgetary control.
• Collaborating with colleagues across WSP to ensure integrated advice.
• Monitoring planning applications and responding to consultations.

Skills

Planning policy

Stakeholder engagement

Development appraisals

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Chartered MRTPI

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior/Principal Planner to join the Leeds Planning Consultancy team. You will shape planning strategies, prepare planning documentation, and lead multidisciplinary teams on complex development proposals in a busy regional hub.

You will liaise with planning authorities and stakeholders, monitor applications, and drive successful outcomes while embracing hybrid working and professional development opportunities.