Overview
As a Senior/Principal Planner at WSP Leeds Planning Consultancy, you drive planning strategies for a mix of private and public sector clients. You will lead planning projects within multidisciplinary teams, translating policy into actionable proposals. Your work shapes developments from feasibility to appeal, delivering high-quality planning documentation and negotiations. This role offers exposure to landmark schemes and cross-functional collaboration, backed by a supportive, inclusive culture. You’ll have a chance to mentor colleagues and contribute to a growing planning team, with opportunities for Chartership and professional development.
Pay / Benefits
- work-life balance
- hybrid working
- Thrive wellbeing programme
- Virtual GP service
- Gymflex discount of up to 40%
- flexible working arrangements
Responsibilities
- Devising planning strategies and assessing site history against development plans and national policy
- Preparing briefing notes on likelihood of planning permission across uses
- Drafting planning statements to persuasively support proposals
- Leading planning aspects in multidisciplinary project teams
- Attending site visits, design team and client meetings
- Managing project delivery and budgetary control
- Collaborating with colleagues across WSP (e.g., Transport, Sustainability) to integrate advisory input
- Monitoring planning applications and responding to consultation feedback
Key requirements
- Degree level qualification in town planning
- Chartered status (MRTPI / NIPA)
- Solid knowledge of the UK planning system gained in local authority or private sector
- Strong technical skills and a commercial approach to planning consultancy
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities
- team player with a can-do attitude
- strong communication
- collaborative and proactive
- planning appraisals
- planning statements drafting
- negotiations with planning authorities and stakeholders
Principal/Associate Town Planner in Leeds employer: WSP Group
At WSP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among our talented team. As a Major Projects Executive in Western Australia, you will not only lead transformative transport infrastructure projects but also benefit from executive-level remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and robust leadership development pathways. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the support of a close-knit community dedicated to your professional growth and well-being.
