Town Planner / Senior Town Planner (Leeds)

Tarson Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a motivated Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their expanding team in Leeds. You will manage diverse projects across commercial, residential, and strategic land development while working in a supportive environment that values professional growth. With opportunities to shape urban planning and a competitive salary, this role is ideal for proactive professionals looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary and attractive bonus scheme

Support for professional development

Comprehensive benefits package including pension and health insurance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of planning experience in the public or private sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.
• Strategic mindset and able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning applications and appeals.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Prepare planning statements and design & access documents.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Education

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

Job description

Job Title: Town Planner / Senior Town Planner (Leeds)

Job Title: Town Planner / Senior Town Planner

• Bonus: £4,000 - £5,000 (5% of feesearned after achieving certain targets)
• Leave: 25 days annual leave + Christmas& New Year shutdown (additional 3 days)

About Us: Our client are established planning consultants based in Leedswith offices in Manchester, London, and Liverpool. They provide expert planningservices across a variety of sectors including commercial, industrial,residential, and strategic land development. Their team in Leeds consists of 8dedicated professionals, and they are looking to expand to 10 members toaccommodate the growing workload.

Job Description: They are seeking a motivated TownPlanner and a Senior Town Planner to join their dynamic team. The successfulcandidates will work on a diverse range of projects, from commercialdevelopments with clients like Henry Boot Developments and CEG, to electricalvehicle infrastructure for companies such as Gridserve and BP Pulse, and industrialprojects with Jewson and Travis Perkins. Additionally, you will handleresidential work with developers such as Gleeson Homes, Strata Homes, MillerHomes, and Bellway, along with smaller scale projects like green beltdevelopments, barn conversions, and heritage work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manageand deliver planning applications and appeals
• Liaisewith clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Conductsite appraisals and planning policy research
• Prepareplanning statements, design & access statements, and other relateddocuments
• Attendand present at planning committee meetings
• Provideexpert advice on planning and development matters

Requirements:

• 2-5years of planning experience in the public or private sector
• Membershipof the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or working towards it
• Strongknowledge of UK planning legislation and policy
• Excellentcommunication and negotiation skills
• Abilityto manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Motivatedteam player with a proactive approach to work

Why Join Us?

• Competitivesalary and attractive bonus scheme
• Opportunityto work on a variety of interesting and high-profile projects
• Supportfor professional development and MRTPI membership
• Collaborativeand supportive team environment
• Comprehensivebenefits package including pension and health insurance

· Bea part of a team that shapes the future of urban planning and development.

How to Apply: Please contact Matt Stimson @ TarsonRecruitment

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