Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is seeking a Town Planner for a Leeds-based role in a Specialist Private Consultancy. The role involves managing planning applications and appeals across a niche sector, while developing client relationships and providing expert policy guidance.

You will contribute to development feasibility studies and strategies, with opportunities to support business development in a collaborative, office-based environment in Leeds.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning (RTPI accreditation preferred).
• Experience in either private or public sector with solid planning process understanding.
• Proactive, problem-solving approach and enthusiasm for specialist projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals across the specialist sector.
• Build strong client, local authority, and stakeholder relationships.
• Provide expert advice on planning policy, strategies, and development feasibility.
• Support business development and contribute to the consultancy's ongoing success.

Skills

Client relationships

Policy advice

Development feasibility

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Town Planning (RTPI accreditation preferred)

Job description

Town Planner
Leeds
£32,000 - £38,000 DOE
Specialist Private Consultancy

What you'll be doing

• You'll manage planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals across the consultancy's specialist sector.
• You'll build strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• You'll provide expert advice on planning policy, strategies, and development feasibility.
• You'll also have the chance to contribute to business development and help shape the consultancy's ongoing success.

What we’re looking for

• You'll hold a degree in Town Planning or a related field, ideally with RTPI accreditation (or working towards it).
• You'll already have experience in either the private or public sector, with a solid understanding of the planning process.
• You'll bring a proactive, problem-solving approach and a real enthusiasm for specialist projects.
• You'll be confident in building client relationships and communicating effectively.
• You'll enjoy being part of a collaborative team and are happy to be office-based 5 days a week.

What's in it for you?

• Specialist expertise - you'll be part of a consultancy that leads in its niche sector, giving you the chance to develop truly unique knowledge and skills.
• Career growth - you'll benefit from tailored professional development and mentoring to help you progress.
• Hybrid working - while you'll spend time in the office, there's also flexibility to support your work-life balance.
• Great location - you'll be based in Leeds, a vibrant city with excellent transport links and amenities.