Senior Town Planner Or Principal Town Planner in Leeds)

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Senior Town Planner or Principal Town Planner

Location: Leeds

The Company:

A well-established planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner or Principal Town Planner to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis, working on a hybrid model from their Leeds office. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects across multiple sectors, contributing to the success of a growing client base.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert planning consultancy services to clients across the public, private, and third sectors.
2. Prepare and manage planning applications, including drafting Planning Statements and conducting site visits.
3. Liaise with technical consultants, statutory consultees, and Planning Officers to ensure smooth project delivery.
4. Review and comment on technical reports to support the preparation of robust planning submissions.
5. Represent clients at planning committees, public consultations, and other speaking engagements as required.

Key Requirements:

1. A formal qualification in Town and Country Planning (Masters/Postgraduate/First Degree).
2. Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or eligibility for Chartered Membership.
3. Relevant experience within the planning field, ideally in the private sector.
4. Strong knowledge of Town and Country Planning regulations and processes in both planning policy and development management.
5. A full driving licence and flexibility regarding work type, timing, and location.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary
2. Pension contribution.
3. Cycle-to-work scheme.
4. Flexible benefits package tailored to your needs.

Interested?