Senior Planner Job in Leeds, Yorkshire
New opening for a Senior Planner job in Leeds with a well-established, national retirement living provider. As the business enters its next phase of growth, they’re looking to strengthen their team with an experienced planning professional. The ideal candidate will bring significant industry experience from either local authority or consultancy and be working towards MRTPI status. Package: £40,000 – £60,000 (DOE) plus bonus potential, 25 days’ annual leave, gym membership, and additional benefits!
Our client is a leading UK developer specialising in the creation of modern, purpose-built care homes, offering the opportunity to be part of projects that genuinely make a difference to people’s lives. Combining innovation with sustainability, they deliver high-quality, energy-efficient facilities designed to enhance the comfort and wellbeing of elderly residents. As both developer and contractor, they manage every stage of the process – from land acquisition and planning to construction and handover – giving employees the chance to work on varied and meaningful projects. Their focus on quality, collaboration, and long-term community impact makes them an employer of choice for those looking to contribute to work they can be proud of.
Role & Responsibilities
1. Lead site appraisals and evaluations
2. Hold meetings with stakeholders and planning officers
3. Manage full planning applications – preparing reports, statements, submissions and appeals
4. Liaise with the wider teams across land, construction and technical.
Required Skills & Experience
5. Degree qualified in Town Planning or similar
6. MRTPI or working towards chartership
7. Prior experience working in a local authority or private consultancy
8. Knowledge of the full planning process
9. Full UK Driving Licence and car.
What you get back
10. Salary of £40,000 – £60,000
11. Annual bonus scheme after qualifying period
12. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to purchase annual leave
13. Free parking and on-site gym.