Associate Town Planner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Town Planner to join a well-established and growing planning consultancy based in Leeds. The business has an excellent reputation within the market and is involved in a diverse range of projects across renewable energy, infrastructure, commercial development, minerals, waste and residential sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile projects, managing schemes through the planning process whilst supporting the growth and development of a talented planning team.

• Lead and manage a portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination.
• Prepare and coordinate planning applications, supporting statements and related documentation.
• Provide strategic planning advice to a wide range of private and public sector clients.
• Manage stakeholder engagement, including local authorities, consultants, statutory bodies and community representatives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants.
• Undertake site appraisals, planning due diligence and development feasibility assessments.
• Contribute to business development activities and help strengthen existing client relationships.
• Mentor and support junior members of the planning team.
• Assist with planning appeals, hearings and public inquiries where required.

• MRTPI qualified.
• Degree and/or Master's qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Significant planning experience gained within either consultancy or local authority environments.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy framework.
• Experience managing planning applications and delivering projects independently.
• Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and an ability to build client relationships.
• Experience with in infrastructure, energy, commercial, residential, minerals or waste sectors would be advantageous.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to a broad and varied project portfolio.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support.