Senior Town Planner — Hybrid, High-Profile Projects & Growth

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

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