Senior Town Planner in Leeds

Energy Jobline CVL; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Town Planner to join as a senior member up to Technical Director in Leeds. The role covers feasibility through to applications, EIA and appeals, working with landowners, developers and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver commercially viable outcomes.

You will lead planning strategies, appraisals and documentation, manage timelines and budgets, and represent clients at negotiations and public consultations. A hybrid working model is available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or equivalent.
• Chartered Membership of RTPI or NIPA is required.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Experience in private sector consultancy or local authority planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial and proactive client engagement approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead on preparation and delivery of planning strategies and documentation.
• Assess site histories under local policy frameworks.
• Draft clear planning statements to support proposals.
• Represent clients in planning negotiations and public consultations.
• Attend site visits, client meetings and design team discussions.
• Manage project delivery, timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with transport, sustainability and design teams.
• Monitor applications and respond to consultations.

Skills

Written comms

Verbal comms

Analytical skills

Client engagement

Commercial mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Chartered RTPI/NIPA

Job description

Job Title: Town Planner - Technical director

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid working available

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Town Planner of all levels up to Technical director 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/ 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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