Principal Planner

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Job Title: Senior / Principal Planner
Location: Leeds

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading, fast-growing planning consultancy in the appointment of a Senior / Principal Planner to join their expanding Leeds team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to take the next step in their career within a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy that has seen significant growth across the UK in recent years.

The Role

You will join a collaborative planning team delivering strategic planning projects, with a strong focus on planning applications and land promotion for residential development. The role offers exposure to a wide range of schemes and the chance to work closely with in-house specialists in development economics, design, heritage and masterplanning.

This position would suit either:

* An experienced Planner ready to step up and help lead major projects, or
* A Senior Planner looking to broaden their experience and influence regional growth.

Key Responsibilities

* Advising on the development potential of land and buildings
* Assisting in the preparation and management of planning applications and appeals
* Providing planning policy advice and undertaking research
* Drafting representations to Local Plan consultations and Examinations
* Supporting the identification and promotion of land opportunities
* Working collaboratively with clients, local authorities and external consultants
* Supporting business development and client relationship management
* Involvement in Planning Appeals and Local Plan Examinations where required

About You

* A relevant Planning qualification
* RTPI membership (or working towards it)
* Strong understanding of the UK planning system and development management process
* Excellent written skills with high attention to detail
* Confident communicator with a professional, approachable manner
* Proactive, enthusiastic and a strong team player

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Private medical cover and payment of relevant professional subscriptions
* Hybrid and agile working with flexibility around working patterns
* Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and clients
* Clear scope for career progression within a growing regional team
* A supportive culture built on trust, autonomy and collaboration

This consultancy is now recognised as a top 20 UK planning consultancy, with over 50 planners nationwide, and continues to invest in regional growth across the North.

Interested?
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Location:
Leeds
Salary:
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Environment

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