At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead diverse planning projects and provide strategic advice to clients.
- Company: Respected independent planning consultancy with a strong UK reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, hybrid working, and excellent career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on high-profile projects that shape communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in town planning and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Ref: BM303
Location: Leeds
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and dynamic Town Planning Consultancy who provides proactive and sustainable solutions to the residential sector. They are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Town Planner to hit the ground running for their Leeds office.
Benefits for the Senior Town Planner role include:
- Highly competitive salary
- Contributory pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Generous holiday allowance
- Professional development
- Personal development
Duties for the Senior Town Planner role include:
- Managing planning projects from inception through to determination and delivery
- Preparing and coordinating planning applications, statements and supporting documentation
- Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project teams
- Undertaking planning appraisals and assessing development opportunities and constraints
- Leading and contributing to pre-application discussions with Local Planning Authorities
- Monitoring planning policy and assessing its implications for development proposals
Requirements for the Senior Town Planner role include:
- A relevant degree and/or professional qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
- MRTPI accreditation or a clear route towards chartership would be advantageous
- Strong experience within a planning consultancy, developer or related environment
- Experience of working on residential development projects
- Good knowledge of the UK planning system and current planning policy
- Experience preparing or coordinating planning applications and supporting documents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The confidence to engage with clients, consultants and Local Planning Authorities
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
If This role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to architecture please feel free to contact Ben Moore on or email . There are many more roles available on our website at This is a permanent role
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