Assistant Town Planner - Leeds

Leeds

£26k - £32k DOE

Full Time / Part Time

Community Development, Planning, Town Planning

5 August 2026

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Assistant Planner

Leeds | £26,000 - £32,000 DOE | Award-Winning Planning Consultancy

Are you looking to kick-start or develop your career in Town Planning with one of Leeds' leading planning consultancies?

Our client is an award-winning Town Planning consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse range of projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Assistant Planner to join their talented and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with up to a few years of experience to gain exposure to a varied workload while receiving excellent mentoring and career development.

The Role

As an Assistant Planner, you'll support senior planners across a wide range of planning projects, assisting with:

  • Preparing planning applications and supporting documentation.

  • Conducting planning research and policy reviews.

  • Liaising with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.

  • Supporting project delivery from inception through to completion.

  • Developing your technical knowledge and progressing towards professional accreditation.

Requirements

  • RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.

  • Ideally 6+ months of planning experience (private or public sector), although exceptional graduates are encouraged to apply.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • A proactive attitude and genuine passion for Town Planning.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary of £26,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.

  • Join an award-winning consultancy with an excellent industry reputation.

  • Outstanding career progression and structured professional development.

  • Top-tier employee benefits package.

  • Supportive, collaborative working environment.

  • Opportunity to work on a diverse and exciting portfolio of projects.

If you're looking to take the next step in your planning career with a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, send your CV to [email protected].

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