Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Leeds seeks a Senior or Principal Town Planner. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Town Planning, RTPI membership, and solid UK planning system experience. Responsibilities include leading planning strategies, client representation, and project management. This role offers hybrid working, significant career progression, and the chance to work on landmark developments. Interested candidates should apply via [e-mail].

Benefits

Hybrid working model supporting flexibility

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 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 private sector consultancy or local authority planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation and delivery of planning strategies.
• Assess site planning histories and relevant policy frameworks.
• Draft clear and persuasive planning statements.
• Represent clients in planning negotiations.
• Manage project delivery, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

Solid knowledge and experience of the UK planning system

Commercial and proactive approach to client engagement

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or NIPA)

Job description

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.

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.

Interested? Apply now to take the next step in your planning career — [e-mail] or call 02393 876 054

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