Job title: Senior Town Planner

Location: Leeds

Salary: Flexible

I'm currently working with a highly respected, design-led planning consultancy with a strong national reputation, looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join their growing Leeds team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner who's ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive, commercially focused and forward-thinking environment.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining an established and well-connected planning team working across a diverse portfolio of projects including:

Major residential and mixed-use schemes

Strategic land promotions

Commercial and employment developments

Urban regeneration projects

This role offers genuine exposure to high-profile projects and the opportunity to take ownership of schemes from early-stage strategy through to determination.

The Role

As Senior Town Planner, you will:

Lead and manage planning applications and appeals

Prepare planning appraisals, statements and strategy reports

Provide clear, commercially focused advice to clients

Manage client relationships and attend meetings with stakeholders

Mentor and support junior team members

Contribute to business development and networking activities

You'll play a key role in shaping projects and strengthening client relationships across the region.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

MRTPI qualified (or working towards)

Private or public sector planning experience

Strong report writing and project management skills

Commercial awareness and client-facing confidence

A proactive, solutions-focused approach

Experience across residential and strategic land work would be particularly beneficial, but a varied planning background will also be considered.

What's On Offer

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

Hybrid and flexible working

Clear progression pathway

Supportive and collaborative culture

Exposure to high-quality, complex projects

Excellent benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people and offers long-term career progression within a dynamic and respected planning environment.

If you're ready for a new challenge in Leeds and want to work on meaningful, career-defining projects, I'd be delighted to have a confidential conversation