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Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment
Leeds
money-bag £34000 - £45000/annum
Posted: 11 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Closing date: 10 June 2026
Ref: 225093646

Senior Town Planner - Leeds
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you an ambitious Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a highly respected planning consultancy?

We are currently representing a leading independent planning and development consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join its growing Leeds office. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative team on a wide-ranging portfolio of high-profile projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering expert planning advice across sectors including residential, mixed-use, commercial, logistics, and regeneration developments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a variety of planning applications and appeals from inception through to determination
  • Providing strategic planning advice to clients and stakeholders
  • Preparing planning statements, site appraisals, and supporting documentation
  • Managing client relationships and attending meetings with local authorities and project teams
  • Supporting junior team members and contributing to business development activities
  • Keeping up to date with planning policy and legislative changes

Requirements:

  • MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with relevant experience)
  • Proven experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment
  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and client-facing experience
  • Ability to manage multiple projects effectively

What''s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
  • Exposure to major and complex planning projects
  • Supportive and collaborative working culture
  • Comprehensive benefits package

This opportunity would suit an experienced Planner or Senior Planner seeking greater project exposure, career progression, and the chance to join a well-established consultancy with an excellent reputation in the market.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch today.

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