Senior Town Planner

Pure Jobs US; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded planning consultancy in Leeds seeks a Senior or Principal Town Planner to manage complex developments across the UK. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning and relevant experience, with opportunities for career progression and involvement in high-impact projects.

Benefits

Hybrid working model supporting flexibility

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Chartered Membership of the RTPI or NIPA required.
• Solid knowledge and experience of the UK planning system.
• Background in private sector consultancy or local authority planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead on preparation and delivery of planning strategies.
• Assess site planning histories and draft planning statements.
• Manage project delivery, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in Town Planning

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Job Title: Senior or Principal Town Planner
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid working available

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior or Principal Town Planner to join a highly regarded planning consultancy team in Leeds. This is an ideal role for a commercially minded planner with strong technical skills who is looking to work on high-profile, complex developments across the UK.
You'll be joining a well-established team known for advising private and public sector clients on a wide variety of projects - including major regeneration schemes, city centre redevelopment, strategic housing promotion, retail, logistics, student housing, sports and leisure developments, and the reuse of listed buildings.

About the Role:
You will take a leading role in delivering planning advice from early feasibility through to application, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and appeal. This role involves working closely with landowners, developers, institutional investors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver commercially viable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
·Lead on the preparation and delivery of planning strategies, appraisals, and documentation
·Assess site planning histories and relevant local/national policy frameworks
·Draft clear and persuasive planning statements to support development proposals
·Represent clients in planning negotiations and at public consultations
·Attend site visits, client meetings, and design team discussions
·Manage project delivery, timelines, and budgets
·Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines such as transport, sustainability, and design
·Monitor planning applications and respond to consultation feedback

About You:
·Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
·Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or NIPA)
·Solid knowledge and experience of the UK planning system
·Background in either private sector consultancy or local authority planning
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
·A commercial and proactive approach to client engagement
·Passionate about contributing to a growing, collaborative team environment

What's on Offer:
·Opportunity to work on landmark and regionally significant developments
·A hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance
·Career progression within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment
·A supportive team culture with access to technical experts across disciplines
·Involvement in diverse and high-impact planning projects across sectors

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven planning professional to step into a senior role within a collaborative and innovative consultancy team working at the forefront of UK planning.

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