Senior Town Planner - Lead Landmark Projects & Strategy

WSP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Leeds is seeking a Senior/Principal Planner to lead planning strategies and appraisals across a range of private and public sector projects. You will guide development proposals, negotiate with planning authorities, and drive high-quality planning deliverables with a cross-functional team.

The role requires a degree in town planning, chartered status, and strong knowledge of the UK planning system. Join a growing team delivering landmark schemes and public interest developments in the

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in town planning.
• Chartered status (MRTPI / NIPA).
• Sound knowledge and experience of the UK planning system, gained in either a local authority or private sector setting.
• Strong technical skills.
• A commercial approach to planning consultancy and development.
• A desire to work in an established and growing planning team, surrounded and supported by fellow professionals.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Devising planning strategies, assessing site’s planning history and relevant planning policies contained within a development plan; as well as national planning policy and guidance.
• Preparing briefing notes that set out the likelihood of achieving planning permission for a range of uses.
• Drafting planning statements in a clear and persuasive way, to support development proposals.
• Leading planning aspects in multidisciplinary teams delivering planning projects.
• Attending site visits, design team and client meetings.
• Managing project delivery and budgetary control.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues from across WSP, for example in the Transport or Sustainability Teams, to ensure their advice is factored into the combined advice provided to clients by WSP.
• Monitoring planning applications and liaising with clients and teams to respond to consultation feedback.

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

WSP in Leeds is seeking a Senior/Principal Planner to lead planning strategies and appraisals across a range of private and public sector projects. You will guide development proposals, negotiate with planning authorities, and drive high-quality planning deliverables with a cross-functional team.

The role requires a degree in town planning, chartered status, and strong knowledge of the UK planning system. Join a growing team delivering landmark schemes and public interest developments in the