Town Planner | Senior Town Planner in Leeds)

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de conseil en planification bien établie recherche un Planner ou Senior Planner pour rejoindre son équipe en pleine expansion à Leeds. Vous travaillerez sur des projets stratégiques de promotion foncière, bénéficiant d'une collaboration multidisciplinaire. Le poste offre des opportunités de progression professionnelle et un environnement de travail hybride flexible.

Benefits

Assurance maladie privée

Paiement intégral des abonnements professionnels

Flexibilité du travail hybride

Opportunités de progression claires

Qualifications

• Compréhension solide du système et processus de planification au Royaume-Uni.
• Désir de contribuer à une équipe de planification en pleine croissance.

Responsibilities

• Conseiller sur le potentiel de développement des terrains et bâtiments.
• Préparer des applications de planification et des recherches politiques.
• Identifier les opportunités foncières et réaliser des évaluations de sites.

Skills

Communication écrite et verbale

Proactivité

Orientation vers le travail en équipe

Education

Qualification accréditée par l'RTPI

MRTPI ou en cours d'atteinte du statut chartered

Job description

Planner / Senior Planner

Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working Available)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a nationally respected and fast-growing planning consultancy in their search for a Planner or Senior Planner to join their expanding North West team.

This multidisciplinary consultancy has quickly risen to become one of the UK's top 20 planning firms. With over 50 town planners working across six regional hubs, they provide expert services in town planning, socio-economics, heritage, masterplanning, and architecture. Their collaborative approach and integrated service offering enable them to lead and deliver complex, strategic planning projects across the UK for a diverse client base, including major housebuilders, developers, and land promoters.

The Opportunity:

You'll join a growing and ambitious regional team working on strategic land projects, including major planning applications and land promotions, predominantly for residential-led schemes. You'll be supported by experts across design, heritage, and development economics, offering you real exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration.

What's on Offer:

* Competitive salary and benefits including private medical insurance

* Full payment of relevant professional subscriptions

* Hybrid working with flexibility to suit your lifestyle

* The chance to work on major land promotion and planning application projects

* The opportunity to help shape the regional business strategy in a collaborative and open environment

* Clear progression prospects within a rapidly expanding national consultancy

Key Responsibilities:

* Advising on the development potential of land and buildings

* Preparing planning applications, appeals, and policy research

* Drafting Local Plan representations and engaging with examinations

* Identifying land opportunities and undertaking site appraisals

* Working closely with clients, consultants and colleagues across disciplines

* Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship building

* Involvement in planning appeals and Local Plan Examinations

What You'll Need:

* RTPI-accredited planning qualification

* MRTPI or working towards chartered status

* Solid understanding of the UK planning system and process

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* A proactive, positive and team-oriented approach

* A desire to contribute to a growing and forward-thinking planning team

Whether you are a Planner ready to step up or a Senior Planner seeking a fresh challenge in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

Agile Working:

This role is based out of the Leeds office with flexibility to work remotely. The North West team is also supported by nearby regional offices in Sheffield, Nottingham, and Birmingham, offering a broad and connected support network.

Interested?