At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting planning projects and manage client relationships in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing, well-respected planning consultancy in Leeds.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical cover, and flexible hybrid working.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a supportive and empowering culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on regional growth and development strategies.
- Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning or related field; RTPI membership preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you an ambitious planning professional ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a rapidly growing and well-established planning consultancy, is seeking a Principal or Associate Town Planner to join their expanding Leeds team and play a key role in driving growth across the North.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded planning consultancy with a strong reputation in strategic planning. The team specialises in planning applications and land promotion for residential development, working collaboratively with colleagues across development economics, design, heritage, and related disciplines. You will be joining a business that has experienced significant growth in recent years and is now recognised as one of the UK's leading planning consultancies, with a strong regional presence and a multidisciplinary offering.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover and payment of professional subscriptions
- A supportive culture built on trust, autonomy and empowerment
- The opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects and clients
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing regional team
- The chance to contribute to regional business strategy and growth
- Hybrid working with flexibility to shape a working pattern that suits you
The Role
As a Principal or Associate Town Planner, you will take a proactive role in leading and delivering projects, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development initiatives. You will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle - from initial site appraisals and early design discussions through to securing planning consent, discharging conditions, and managing planning obligations. There will also be opportunities to support and engage in Planning Appeals and Local Plan Examinations.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on the development potential of land and buildings
- Preparing and supporting planning applications and appeals
- Providing planning policy advice and undertaking research
- Drafting representations for plan consultations and examinations
- Identifying land opportunities
- Collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary consultant teams to deliver development projects
- Supporting business development activities
About You
- Degree (or equivalent) in Town Planning or a related discipline
- RTPI membership or working towards chartered status
- Strong understanding of the UK planning system and processes
- Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner
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