Town Planner

Hunter Dunning; York; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Town Planner to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting a range of projects in energy, infrastructure, and commercial sectors within a collaborative setting. It includes assisting with planning applications and providing strategic planning advice, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday starting at 23 days plus option to buy days

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or similar required.
• Chartered or on route to Chartership.
• Relevant consultancy or local authority experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning applications for strategic projects.
• Support energy infrastructure and waste management tasks.
• Aid in development management and project coordination.

Skills

Chartered Town Planner

Planning consultancy experience

Land promotion support

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

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Town Planner Job in Leeds, West Yorkshire

New opportunity for a , with a planning consultancy based in Leeds. Part of an established group, this role will support a wide range of projects across energy, infrastructure, utilities, commercial, and residential. Offering a salary of £25,000 – £35,000 plus hybrid flexibility.

The firm delivers comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services across diverse sectors, including renewable energy, infrastructure, environmental projects, waste and minerals, industrial, retail, and commercial developments. In this role, you’ll be part of a planning team of 8, contributing to a fast-paced environment. The broader team, comprising 200 professionals, is strategically based across North and South Wales, enabling robust regional support and expertise.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications for both strategic and immediate projects
• Support the team on energy infrastructure, waste management, mineral, and commercial schemes
• Assist in planning policy and appraisal work
• Provide support in land promotion activities
• Aid in development management tasks
• Assist in project delivery and coordination
• Support the preparation of planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessments
• Help coordinate and liaise with sub-consultants
• Provide support in delivering strategic and tactical planning advice
• Work closely with Landscape Architects and the internal planning team for project coordination.

Required Skills & Experience

• Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) or on route to Chartership
• Degree qualified in Town Planning or similar
• Experience within a planning consultancy, developer or local authority
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What you get back

• Salary of £25,000 – £35,000
• Enhanced holiday starting at 23 days plus option to buy days