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Senior Town Planner Residential Development
Leeds | £50,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Award-Winning Housebuilder | Strategic Planning Role | Major Residential Projects
Are you a skilled planner ready to take ownership of high-profile residential schemes across Yorkshire? Do you have the vision and expertise to shape new communities and lead complex planning applications with confidence?
Were working with a leading national housebuilder renowned for creating sustainable, design-led developments. With offices just north of Leeds, the business is growing its Planning team and is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to play a strategic role in the delivery of residential projects.
Whether your background is in housebuilding, consultancy, or the public sector, if you have the ambition to make an impactthis is your opportunity.
Why Join?
Senior Town Planner Residential Development
Leeds | £50,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Award-Winning Housebuilder | Strategic Planning Role | Major Residential Projects
Are you a skilled planner ready to take ownership of high-profile residential schemes across Yorkshire? Do you have the vision and expertise to shape new communities and lead complex planning applications with confidence?
Were working with a leading national housebuilder renowned for creating sustainable, design-led developments. With offices just north of Leeds, the business is growing its Planning team and is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to play a strategic role in the delivery of residential projects.
Whether your background is in housebuilding, consultancy, or the public sector, if you have the ambition to make an impactthis is your opportunity.
Why Join?
* Salary: £50,000 £55,000 (depending on experience)
* Bonus: Up to 10% annual performance-based
* Car Allowance: Fully included
* Annual Leave: 2527 days + bank holidays (increases with service)
* Benefits: Private healthcare, enhanced pension, ongoing CPD & progression
Youll be joining a business that genuinely values its peopleoffering a collaborative environment where Planning has a seat at the table.
Your Role: Key Responsibilities
* Lead Planning Applications: Manage end-to-end applications for residential sites of 30300+ units
* Site Appraisals: Conduct planning reviews to support site acquisitions and assess development potential
* Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key liaison with local authorities, consultants, and internal departments
* Problem Solving: Tackle planning issues with creative and commercially sound solutions
* Project Oversight: Manage external consultants and maintain control over timelines and outcomes
What Were Looking For
* Experience: At least 4 years in town planning, ideally with a focus on residential or mixed-use developments
* Background: Experience from a housebuilder, planning consultancy, or local authority welcomed
* Qualifications: RTPI-accredited planning degree (essential)
* Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, report writing, negotiation, and stakeholder management
* Approach: Proactive, commercially astute, and collaborative, with leadership potential
About the Company
This is more than just a jobits a long-term career move. You'll work closely with Land, Technical, and Development teams to bring forward planning strategies that shape the future of housing across Yorkshire. With strong land investment, an experienced leadership team, and a people-first culture, this is a role where youll be both challenged and supported.
Ready to Shape Yorkshires Future?
Apply today to join a high-performing team where your planning expertise will directly influence the success of key residential communities across the region.
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