Job Title: Senior Town Planner

Location: Leeds (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview

We are working with a well-established independent planning consultancy based in Leeds, seeking to appoint a Senior Town Planner as part of its continued growth. The consultancy advises a wide range of private and public sector clients and has built a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic, high-quality planning advice.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects while progressing your career within a supportive, collaborative environment.

The Role

You will be involved in all aspects of the planning process, supporting projects from initial site appraisal through to securing planning permission and delivery. Depending on your level of experience, you will take ownership of applications, liaise directly with clients, and contribute to mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and appeals

• Undertaking site appraisals and providing clear, commercially focused planning advice

• Drafting planning statements, appeal statements, and supporting documentation

• Engaging with local planning authorities, consultees, and key stakeholders

• Monitoring national and local planning policy and advising on implications

• Attending client meetings, site visits, and planning committees as required

• Supporting senior colleagues on complex or strategic projects

• Managing projects independently and mentoring junior staff (Senior level)

About You

Senior Town Planner

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards)

• Typically 4+ years’ relevant planning experience

• Proven ability to manage planning applications and client relationships

• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability

• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Ongoing professional development and CPD support

• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio

• Friendly, professional team culture

• Clear and structured career progression opportunities