Town Planner

Planner / Senior Planner Job in Leeds, Yorkshire

New opening for a Planner or Senior Planner job with an Architectural and Planning Consultancy based in Leeds, Yorkshire. If you're looking for a position with a close-knit collaborative team that work on a varied portfolio of work and will support with your career advancement, then this could be the opportunity for you!

As an experienced Planner, you'll join a team of like-minded professionals offering services across architectural and planning matters. The role benefits from a diverse workload across various sectors, including industrial, logistics, commercial, residential, greenbelt sites, and conversion projects. You'll enjoy a balance of autonomy while receiving support from the wider team, with opportunities for growth and development.

Role & Responsibilities

• Preparation and assistance with fee proposals and tenders
• Site visits and client/public meetings
• Site promotion through the Local Plan system (representation, hearing statements, and advocacy reports)
• Conduct research and carry out planning appraisals to assess site development potential
• Assist with preparation, submission and management of applications and appeals
• Provide advice to relevant stakeholders through verbal discussions and reports and written communication.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or similar
• Chartered membership or working towards
• Proven experience working in a similar position with a consultancy or local authority
• Research skills and experience undertaking planning appraisals for sites with development potential
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car.

What you get back

• Salary of 30,000 - 33,000 for Planner level or up to 45,000 for Senior Planner
• Discretionary bonus and tax-free employee-ownership bonus
• Holiday of up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Professional accreditation support
• Social events throughout the year
• Free on-site parking.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

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Senior Planner Job in Leeds, Yorkshire - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Matt Trussler Job Ref: 14913)