Principal Town Planner - Leeds

Leeds

£40k-£50k

Full Time

Community Development, Planning, Town Planning

27 September 2026

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Principal Town Planner – Leeds

Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working Pattern: Hybrid

A well-established planning consultancy is looking to strengthen its Leeds team with the appointment of an experienced Principal Town Planner.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner who enjoys taking ownership of projects, building strong client relationships and playing a key role in the continued growth of a consultancy.

The Opportunity

You’ll work across a varied portfolio of projects, providing strategic planning advice, managing applications and appeals, and working closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams.

There will also be opportunities to help develop new business, contribute to the wider team and mentor more junior planners.

About You

  • Strong experience within private-sector planning consultancy
  • Ideally 8+ years’ UK planning experience
  • Excellent knowledge of the planning system and relevant policy
  • Experience managing complex planning projects
  • Confident dealing directly with clients and stakeholders
  • Strong commercial and business development skills
  • MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Varied and high-quality project portfolio
  • Clear progression opportunities
  • Strong professional development support
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking team
  • Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of the Leeds office

If you’re an experienced Principal Planner considering your next move within the private consultancy market, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.

Get in touch for a confidential conversation and further details.

[email protected]/01792 940004

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