Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner - Leeds
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Hybrid Working + Excellent Career Progression

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a highly respected independent planning consultancy with a strong reputation across the UK property sector. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a collaborative and ambitious team working on a diverse range of high-profile projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, logistics, and strategic land developments.

Based in Leeds, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing projects, advising clients, and supporting the continued growth of the planning team.

The Role
You will be responsible for leading and delivering a variety of planning projects from inception through to completion, providing strategic planning advice to an established client base while working closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing a broad portfolio of planning applications and appeals
Preparing planning appraisals, statements, and supporting documentation
Advising clients on planning strategy and development opportunities
Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
Supporting junior team members and contributing to business development activities
Attending client meetings, committee meetings, and public consultations where required

About You
The ideal candidate will have:

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

Experience with in a consultancy or local authority environment
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commercial awareness and client-facing experience
The ability to manage projects independently and work collaboratively within a team

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Structured career progression opportunities
Exposure to high-quality and nationally significant projects
Supportive and sociable team environment
Opportunity to join a growing and well-established consultancy with an excellent market reputation

This position would suit an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy environment.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch today