Job Description
Job title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Leeds
Salary: Flexible
I'm currently working with a highly respected, design-led planning consultancy with a strong national reputation, looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join their growing Leeds team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner who's ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive, commercially focused and forward-thinking environment.
The Opportunity
You'll be joining an established and well-connected planning team working across a diverse portfolio of projects including:
* Major residential and mixed-use schemes
* Strategic land promotions
* Commercial and employment developments
* Urban regeneration projects
This role offers genuine exposure to high-profile projects and the opportunity to take ownership of schemes from early-stage strategy through to determination.
The Role
As Senior Town Planner, you will:
* Lead and manage planning applications and appeals
* Prepare planning appraisals, statements and strategy reports
* Provide clear, commercially focused advice to clients
* Manage client relationships and attend meetings with stakeholders
* Mentor and support junior team members
* Contribute to business development and networking activities
You'll play a key role in shaping projects and strengthening client relationships across the region.
About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
* MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
* Private or public sector planning experience
* Strong report writing and project management skills
* Commercial awareness and client-facing confidence
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach
Experience across residential and strategic land work would be particularly beneficial, but a varied planning background will also be considered.
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Clear progression pathway
* Supportive and collaborative culture
* Exposure to high-quality, complex projects
* Excellent benefits package
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and offers long-term career progression within a dynamic and respected planning environment.
If you're ready for a new challenge in Leeds and want to work on meaningful, career-defining projects, I'd be delighted to have a confidential conversation.