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.