Senior Town Planner Location: Leeds

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and expanding planning and development consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Leeds.

This award-winning firm has built a strong reputation across Yorkshire and beyond for delivering high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. With a diverse portfolio and strong pipeline of work, this is an exciting time to join and play a key role in the continued success and growth of the business.

The ideal candidate for this Senior Town Planner role will have experience delivering a range of planning projects from initial strategy through to decision, along with a strong understanding of the local planning landscape and confidence in client-facing situations.

Key Responsibilities:

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Leading on planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals *

Providing planning strategy advice to clients across various sectors *

Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and consultants *

Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team *

Assisting with business development and growing client relationships *

Staying up to date with relevant planning legislation and policy

Requirements:

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RTPI-accredited degree and MRTPI status (or working towards if at a near-final stage) *

Experience in a similar role within a consultancy or local authority *

Strong report writing, communication, and project management skills *

A commercial mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving *

Comfortable operating independently and as part of a team *

Full UK driving licence preferred

Why Join?

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Clear progression opportunities within a collaborative consultancy *

Exposure to a wide range of exciting planning projects *

Supportive, friendly environment with mentorship from industry experts *

Competitive salary and benefits package *

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

This Senior Town Planner position is perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career in a dynamic, growing firm with strong values and a positive culture.