Senior Town Planner - Hybrid, Leeds | High-Impact Projects

Carrington West; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a seasoned Town Planner to join Leeds-based planning consultancy. The role spans feasibility, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and appeal work, delivering commercially viable outcomes for private and public sector clients on high-profile projects across the UK.

You'll lead planning strategies, liaise with landowners and developers, and mentor junior staff in a hybrid working environment. Excellent written and verbal communication essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Chartered RTPI membership (or eligible) is required.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Chartered RTPI membership

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a seasoned Town Planner to join Leeds-based planning consultancy. The role spans feasibility, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and appeal work, delivering commercially viable outcomes for private and public sector clients on high-profile projects across the UK.

You'll lead planning strategies, liaise with landowners and developers, and mentor junior staff in a hybrid working environment. Excellent written and verbal communication essential.