Town Planner / Senior Planner

Carter Jonas; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Jonas is seeking a Planner / Senior Planner to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK. You will help clients navigate planning processes, prepare consent applications and manage relationships with stakeholders and regulators.

The role offers opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, while developing expertise in infrastructure consents and delivery timelines. Leeds is the base for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with town planning processes, legislation and regulations.
• Experience assessing sites for planning constraints and risks.
• Experience preparing and submitting consent applications and planning submissions.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders and regulators.
• Proactive, commercially aware and capable of delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Exposure to NSIPs and the DCO process is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver town planning and consenting strategies for major infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Prepare, review and submit a range of consent applications (DCOs, TWAOs, TCPA, etc.).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet programme requirements.
• Build and manage client relationships with stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Support project management activities, including programme management and risk reporting.
• Assist with public consultation and stakeholder engagement on infrastructure projects.
• Provide planning and consenting advice across infrastructure sectors.
• Prepare planning reports, evidence submissions and examination materials.

Skills

Town planning

Client-facing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Town Planner / Senior Planner

Date: 2026-10-16T00:00:00

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, GB, LS1 3

Application Deadline: 2026-11-17T10:00:30.377

Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.

Are you looking to play a key role in delivering some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects? Our Consents team sits within the Infrastructure Division and provides town planning and consenting advice across a diverse range of sectors, including rail, highways, energy, electricity transmission, renewable energy, and commercial infrastructure.

We are seeking a motivated and commercially aware Planner / Senior Planner to support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects, helping clients navigate the planning process and secure the consents needed to bring major developments forward. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across a range of infrastructure projects, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), while developing your professional expertise and contributing to the continued growth of our successful business.

As part of our Consents team, you will:

• Support the development and delivery of town planning and consenting strategies for major infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Prepare, review, and submit a range of consent applications, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs), Transport and Works Act Orders (TWAOs), Section 36 applications, and Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA) applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, statutory consultees, and regulatory bodies throughout the planning and consenting process.
• Support project management activities, including programme management, risk identification, and reporting.
• Assist with public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities associated with infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
• Provide planning and consenting advice across a range of infrastructure sectors.
• Prepare planning reports, consent documentation, evidence submissions, and examination materials to support business development activities and help build long‑term client relationships.

What does it take to be successful?

We're looking for a motivated town planner who is passionate about helping to deliver major infrastructure projects and enjoys working in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment. We anticipate this role will suit individuals with around 2‑3 years of experience for the Planner position, and 4+ years for the Senior Planner role.

You will bring essential experience of town planning processes, legislation, and regulations (Town and Country Planning Act). You will have experience assessing sites for planning constraints, identifying risks and opportunities, as well as preparing and submitting various types of applications and submissions. A desire to learn more about infrastructure planning and other consenting regimes is important.

Experience within sectors such as transport, energy, electricity transmission, or renewable energy would be beneficial. Exposure to NSIPs and the DCO process is advantageous but not essential.

Most importantly, you should be able to build trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate complex issues clearly, concisely, and confidently. Whether working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team, you should be proactive, commercially aware, and committed to delivering high‑quality outcomes. Above all, you should enjoy solving complex challenges, embracing collaboration, and contributing to the growth of our Infrastructure Consents team.