Senior Planner
hace 3 meses
Leeds
Job Title: Senior Town Planner Location: Leeds Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner to take the next step in their career, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, rural, and infrastructure developments. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery while contributing to the continued growth of the team. THE ROLE As a Senior Town Planner, you will take responsibility for managing a range of planning projects from initial concept through to determination. You will lead on client interactions, provide strategic planning advice, and support junior team members, all while working within a collaborative and dynamic environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Leading and managing planning applications and projects, • Providing strategic planning advice to clients, • Preparing high-quality planning reports and documentation, • Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact, • Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders, • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team, • Contributing to business development and identifying new opportunities, • Attending meetings, site visits, and consultations WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline, • MRTPI qualified, • Significant experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment, • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, • Proven ability to manage projects and client relationships, • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach WHAT’S ON OFFER • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Opportunity to work on a wide-ranging and interesting project portfolio, • Supportive and collaborative team environment, • Clear career progression opportunities, • Ongoing professional development Interested? Contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email at ___