Senior Town Planner Or Principal Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy in Leeds seeks a Principal/Senior Planner. The role involves leading the planning process on energy, waste, and commercial projects. Ideal candidates will have RTPI status, relevant qualifications, and excellent communication skills, offering a dynamic hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible hybrid working

Long-term career development opportunities

Qualifications

• RTPI chartered status required.
• Strong understanding of UK planning system is a must.
• Demonstrable experience in energy, waste, minerals, commercial, or residential planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare planning applications and environmental impact assessments.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants and engage with local authorities.
• Conduct site appraisals and provide planning advice to clients.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Education

Relevant degree in planning

Master's qualification in planning

Job description

Job Description

Principal / Senior Planner

Location: Leeds

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to support a well-established and growing planning consultancy in Leeds in their search for a Principal or Senior Planner to join their highly respected team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a busy and diverse planning team, working on a wide portfolio of projects across the energy infrastructure, waste management, mineral, and commercial sectors.

The Role

As a Chartered Planner, you will contribute to and lead on all aspects of the planning process, including:

• Managing and preparing planning applications and environmental impact assessments
• Coordinating sub-consultants and engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and local communities
• Conducting site appraisals and providing strategic and tactical planning advice to senior-level clients
• Delivering detailed development management, land promotion, planning policy, and project delivery services
• Supporting the wider planning and landscape team in delivering an expanding pipeline of high-profile projects

This is a hybrid position based out of the Leeds office, offering flexibility and a collaborative environment with long-term progression potential.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• RTPI chartered status
• A relevant degree and/or master's qualification in planning
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system
• Demonstrable experience in energy, waste, minerals, commercial, or residential planning
• Confidence working both independently and within multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and local stakeholders

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible hybrid working
• The opportunity to work within an employee-owned business
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects with real responsibility
• Support from a collaborative and experienced multi-disciplinary team
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

If you're looking to advance your planning career within a dynamic consultancy that values innovation, teamwork, and sustainability, this could be the ideal move for you.

To apply or learn more, contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).