Town Planning Technician

Yorkshire Water; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent water services company is seeking a Town Planning Technician to prepare responses to planning applications, liaise with stakeholders, and manage flood risk issues. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a detailed understanding of Flood Risk Management, and proficiency in IT systems. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range from £29,739 to £39,666, offering hybrid working options with benefits including an annual bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Online GP service

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• A detailed understanding of Flood Risk Management.
• Excellent IT skills to use various company systems.
• Experience of the planning system.
• Experience in writing planning conditions.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare responses to planning applications and enquiries.
• Liaise with council officers and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice on planning and Flood Risk Management.
• Maintain relationships within Yorkshire Water regarding asset protection.

Skills

Flood Risk Management

IT Skills

Effective Communication

Negotiation Skills

Education

Understanding of planning system

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Salary & Benefits

We offer a salary from £29,739 - £39,666 per annum, depending on experience

• Annual performance related bonus
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Town Planning Technician progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in Summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future (We offer hybrid working with typically one day in the office per week)

Work type: This is a permanent position, working 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm.

What we do

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Town Planning Development team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The Town Planning Development Team is responsible for responding to planning applications and local plan consultations from local planning authorities as well as direct approaches to Development Consent Order consultations.

Where you fit in

As our Town Planning Technician, you will:

• Prepare responses to preplanning enquires, planning applications, non-adoptable connection applications and building regulations consultation to ensure the protection of water and sewerage assets
• You’ll issue correspondence in response to planning application consultations
• Liaise with council Planning Development Management officers, developers and other external stakeholders regarding planning, network capacity and asset protection issues
• Provide customers, internal and external, with a high level of technical advice, guidance and support in relation to planning, infrastructure and Flood Risk Management matters.
• Maintain good working relationships within Yorkshire Water to ensure the integrity of our assets is protected and delivered

Qualifications

• A detailed understanding of Flood Risk Management.
• Excellent IT skills as you will be using a range of company IT systems
• Experience of the planning system either local plan or development management.
• Experience of writing planning condition that meet legislation and good practice.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points as there will be occasional driving to sites as part of the role.

Additional skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to negotiate with and influence others
• A good understanding of Sewerage engineering and hydraulics, including ability to understand plans and associated reports.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you’ve got experience in planning and flood risk management and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Please apply online and submit an up to date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Recruitment Process

Closing Date – 4th December, 2025

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.