Principal Planner

Leeds, England

£50000 - £55000 per annum + Benefits

Full Time

Town Planning

4 December 2026

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Principal Town Planner

Leeds

Salary: depending on skills and experience

Our client, an established multi-disciplinary environmental and planning consultancy have an exciting opportunity available for a Principal Town Planner to join their Leeds offices. The successful candidate will be working within an established team of planners, winning work for the team and delivering expert planning advice to their clients on renewable energy, environmental and commercial developments.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Chartered Member of the RTPI (or close to submitting)
  • Demonstrable experience within the planning industry, working within a consultancy or local authority

Duties:

  • Taking up the role of project lead on a variety of projects across the North of England
  • Managing and mentoring junior members of the team
  • Actively contribute to the further growth of the team and workload
  • Preparing and submitting applications and appeals
  • Attending client meetings and planning committees

Benefits:

  • Competitive starting salary and benefits package including generous annual and bonus scheme
  • Excellent career progression opportunities
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available

Interested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on 01792 963 075 or email your CV to harriet.roige@penguinrecruitment.co.uk and we will get back to you.

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