Town Planner

Greenbridge Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A collaborative planning firm in Leeds is seeking a Town Planner (Junior, Senior or Principal) to join their employee-owned team. The role involves co‑ordinating planning applications and building client relationships while contributing to exciting projects in renewable energy, waste management, and more. Candidates should be RTPI qualified with experience in the planning field. This opportunity offers a stake in the company's success and a chance to work on impactful projects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Stake in the company's success

Collaboration in project development

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in planning.
• Knowledge of the planning system and environmental impact assessments.
• Experience in energy, waste, minerals, or commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and prepare planning applications.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic planning advice and manage sub-consultants.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client relationship-building

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

RTPI qualified with a Degree/Masters in Planning

Job description

Town Planner (Junior, Senior or Principal)

Leeds, United Kingdom

£27,000.00 - £50,000.00 (British Pound Sterling)

About the job Town Planner (Junior, Senior or Principal)

Feeling Stuck in Your Current Planning Role? Ready for Something More? You've been working as a Planner for a while now - whether you're a Principal, Senior, or Junior Planner, you've got a solid understanding of the industry.

Might have achieved your Chartership, or you're well on your way. You're preparing planning applications, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, maybe even managing sub-consultants – but something's missing. Maybe the work doesn't take you anywhere. Perhaps your current role feels more routine than a real career path. Or maybe you've grown as much as you can and are ready for the next step up.

Here's your chance to make a move into a role where you're not just an employee but a co-owner, working for a company that truly values collaboration, shared success, and sustainable growth. A role where your expertise isn't just acknowledged but actually drives strategic, large-scale projects that make an impact in industries like renewable energy, waste management, and commercial developments.

Joining a busy, dynamic planning team on a hybrid basis from Leeds, you'll handle a diverse range of projects, from energy infrastructure (solar, battery, wind, hydrogen, hydrogen) to waste and mineral schemes. You'll work closely with Chartered Planners, Landscape Architects, and clients to deliver exciting, high-impact projects.

• Co‑ordinate and prepare planning applications and environmental impact assessments
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Be involved in land promotion, detailed development management and project delivery
• Provide strategic and tactical planning advice to clients, undertake site appraisals and manage sub-consultants (at Senior levels)

As an employee-owned business, you get a stake in the company's success. That means you're not just working to meet someone else's targets – you're actively contributing to your own growth and prosperity.

Who You Are:

• RTPI qualified with a Degree/Masters in Planning (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of experience
• Experience in the energy, waste, minerals, or commercial sectors
• Knowledge of the planning system and environmental impact assessments
• Strong communication and client relationship‑building skills
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to work collaboratively within a team or independently

If you're ready to move beyond the routine and take on new challenges with a company that values you as a partner, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now, call 01638 358394, or email [e-mail] to confidentially explore this exciting opportunity.