Town Planner – West Yorkshire – £40,000 + Benefits

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in West Yorkshire is seeking a Town Planner to support planning and regeneration projects. Responsibilities include preparing applications, providing development advice, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, communication skills, and a driving license. The position offers a salary range of £30,000–£40,000, permanent status, and benefits such as a pension, health program, and supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company pension and life insurance

Sick pay and health & wellbeing programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free/on-site parking

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Ideally 2+ years post-qualification experience (not essential).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pre-application and planning application submissions.
• Provide planning and development advice for diverse schemes.
• Write reports and prepare draft proposals for client approval.
• Attend site visits and public/stakeholder consultations.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple applications and workloads

Interest in sports, environmental or urban development projects

Education

Degree accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

Chartered RTPI member or working towards chartership

Job description

Town Planner – West Yorkshire – £40,000 + Benefits

Supporting the Director, Head of Development and Senior Planner on planning and regeneration projects.

• Preparing pre‑application and planning application submissions.
• Providing planning and development advice for sports, recreational, residential and commercial schemes.
• Writing reports and preparing draft proposals for client approval.
• Attending site visits and public/stakeholder consultations across the UK.
• Liaising with internal teams and external sub‑consultants.
• Contributing creatively to problem solving within development projects.

The Company

A well‑established and growing consultancy specialising in sports surface, environmental development and urban design solutions is seeking a Town Planner to join its Development team.

The Candidate

• Degree accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Chartered RTPI member or working towards chartership.
• Ideally 2+ years post‑qualification experience (not essential).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple applications and workloads effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Interest in sports, environmental or urban development projects (desirable).

The Package

• Salary: £30,000–£40,000 DOE.
• Permanent, full‑time role.
• Company pension and life insurance.
• Sick pay and health & wellbeing programme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Free/on‑site parking.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Supportive team environment within a growing consultancy.

Please email your CV to Noel Kendall, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].