Senior Town Planner

Vivid Resourcing; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing is assisting a leading independent planning consultancy in Leeds to recruit a Senior Town Planner to lead a varied portfolio across residential, commercial, retail and regeneration sectors. You will own projects from start to determination, work with clients, and deliver planning strategies for high-profile developments.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, excellent professional development and progression, and exposure to projects across Yorkshire and the wider region

Qualifications

• Degree and ideally a postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in a planning consultancy or relevant planning environment.
• Experience managing planning applications and advising clients on proposals.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Commercial mindset and developing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate planning projects from appraisal to determination.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals and statements.
• Undertake site appraisals, feasibility studies and policy assessments.
• Advise clients on planning strategies and development opportunities.
• Prepare representations to Local Plans and promote sites through the plan process.
• Build relationships with clients, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support junior team members and their development.
• Identify opportunities to support business development and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Client relationship development

Commercial mindset

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a highly regarded, leading independent planning consultancy in its established Leeds team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-respected planning business, working alongside experienced planning professionals on a varied portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, retail, regeneration and strategic land sectors.

The successful candidate will take ownership of their own projects, work closely with clients and play an active role in delivering planning strategies for a range of high-profile developments.

The Business

The consultancy has an excellent reputation within the UK planning sector, advising major developers, housebuilders, investors and landowners on a wide range of development projects.

The Leeds office works across Yorkshire, the Humber and the wider region, offering exposure to a diverse project portfolio and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating a variety of planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and supporting planning statements.
• Undertaking site appraisals, feasibility studies and planning policy assessments.
• Advising clients on planning strategies and development opportunities.
• Preparing representations to Local Plans and promoting sites through the development plan process.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities and external stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Supporting junior members of the team and contributing to their professional development.
• Identifying opportunities to support business development and strengthen client relationships.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

• A degree and ideally a postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience within a planning consultancy or relevant planning environment.
• Experience managing planning applications and advising clients on development proposals.
• A strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• A commercial mindset and an interest in developing client relationships.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £40,000–£45,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of high-profile projects.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Regular team and company social events.