Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative transport planning company in the Greater Leeds Area is seeking an Assistant Planner, Planner, or Senior Planner to play a critical role in advancing sustainability and achieving net zero transport. Successful candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience, a degree in a related field, and the ability to manage stakeholder engagements effectively. The role offers a salary up to £40k, an annual bonus, and excellent benefits including private health insurance and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Enhanced pension and paternity leave

Private life, health and dental insurance

Hybrid working and flexible culture

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years’ experience in planning or development (public or private sector).
• Strong understanding of UK planning regulations and development processes.
• Confidence working with stakeholders and contributing to high-quality project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of planning strategy and applications.
• Assess planning risks and provide planning feasibility input.
• Engage with councils, stakeholders and communities.

Skills

Planning experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in planning, urban design, geography

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

Job Description

Ready to Shape the Future of Transport Planning?

Role: Assistant Planner / Planner / Senior Planner

Location: Greater Leeds Area

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: August / September 2025

Salary: Up to £40k + Up to 15% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Join the UK’s Net Zero Transport Revolution

Are you passionate about planning, sustainability, and real-world impact? My client is on a mission to decarbonise UK road transport by developing a network of 50 clean energy hubs. Their sites will fuel the fleets of major logistics players with electric charging, hydrogen, bio-CNG and more—helping slash emissions and tackle climate change head-on.

We're looking for a detail-oriented, driven planner—at Assistant, Planner or Senior level—who’s ready to play a key role in delivering this critical infrastructure from concept to consent.

What You’ll Do:

As part of the Engineering, Delivery and Operations (EDO) team, you’ll support the delivery of planning strategy and applications for our multi-energy hubs, including:

• Assessing planning risks and providing planning feasibility input
• Supporting and preparing planning applications, from scoping to submission
• Engaging with councils, stakeholders and communities
• Managing internal and external project teams
• Supporting design, EIA, conditions discharge and post-consent amendments

Whether you're visiting potential sites, drafting planning statements, or helping shape clean transport infrastructure, your work will be central to our mission.

What You’ll Bring:

• 2 - 5 years’ experience in planning or development (public or private sector)
• A degree in planning, urban design, geography, or a related field
• Strong understanding of UK planning regulations and development processes
• Excellent communication, research and analytical skills
• Confidence working with stakeholders and contributing to high-quality project delivery

Desirable:

• RTPI accreditation (or working towards it)
• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Experience in CAD, GIS or urban design

On offer:

• £35-40k salary + up to 15% annual bonus
• Enhanced pension and paternity leave
• Private life, health and dental insurance
• Hybrid working and flexible culture
• Meaningful, sustainability-driven projects

This is More Than a Job—It’s a Mission

Apply now to help lead the way to Net Zero.