Town Planner

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national retirement living provider in Leeds is hiring a Town Planner to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in local authority or consultancy and knowledge of the planning process. This role offers a salary between £30,000 and £45,000, along with bonuses and benefits such as 25 days leave and a gym membership.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Free parking

On-site gym

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience from local authority or consultancy.
• On track to achieve MRTPI status.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site appraisal and evaluations.
• Meet with stakeholders and planning officers.
• Support with planning applications.

Skills

Experience in local authority or consultancy

Knowledge of planning process

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Town Planning or similar

Job description

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New opening for a Town Planner job in Leeds with an established and national retirement living provider, looking to expand their team as the business moves forward in their next stage of growth. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of industry experience from either local authority or consultancy and be on track to achieve MRTPI status. The role is offering circa £30,000 - £45,000 plus bonus potential, 25 days annual leave, gym, and more!

Our client is a leading UK developer specialising in the creation of modern, purpose-built care homes, offering the opportunity to be part of projects that genuinely make a difference to people's lives. Combining innovation with sustainability, they deliver high-quality, energy-efficient facilities designed to enhance the comfort and wellbeing of elderly residents. As both developer and contractor, they manage every stage of the process - from land acquisition and planning to construction and handover - giving employees the chance to work on varied and meaningful projects. Their focus on quality, collaboration, and long-term community impact makes them an employer of choice for those looking to contribute to work they can be proud of.

Role & Responsibilities

• Work alongside the wider team and carry out site appraisal and evaluations
• Meet with stakeholders and planning officers
• Support with planning applications (preparing reports, statements and submissions)
• Liaise with the wider teams across land, construction and technical.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or similar
• Prior experience working in a local authority or private consultancy
• Knowledge of the full planning process
• Full UK Driving Licence and car.

What you get back

• Salary of £30,000 - £45,000
• Bonus scheme after qualifying period
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to purchase annual leave
• Free parking and on-site gym.

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If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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