Senior Town Planner Or Principal Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Leeds seeks a Principal/Senior Planner to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading planning processes and working on diverse projects in energy and commercial sectors. The position offers support from a collaborative team and opportunities for career development within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary based on experience

Employee-owned business

Exposure to a variety of projects

Support from an experienced multi-disciplinary team

Long-term career development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Managing and preparing planning applications and environmental impact assessments.
• Coordinating sub-consultants and engaging with stakeholders.
• Conducting site appraisals and providing strategic planning advice.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Project Management

Education

Relevant degree and/or master's qualification in planning

Job description

Principal / Senior Planner

Location: Leeds

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting 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 [e-mail] or call 01792 362 010.