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Senior or Principal Town Planner - Leeds (with flexibility for Manchester/Birmingham)
We are working on behalf of a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, seeking to appoint a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their dynamic planning team based out of Leeds (with flexibility to work from Manchester or Birmingham if preferred).
This is an exciting opportunity to join a top-tier planning consultancy at a key moment of growth, offering the chance to work across a wide range of sectors including residential, retail, education, and energy. You will be involved in everything from early-stage feasibility studies to large-scale planning applications and appeals, collaborating closely with in-house multidisciplinary teams.
The ideal candidate will be RTPI-accredited, with solid experience either in the private or public sector, and confident in managing a varied project portfolio. You should be commercially aware, passionate about client delivery, and eager to develop your own client relationships. In return, you'll benefit from a competitive salary and package, active mentoring, career progression opportunities, and a genuinely flexible, agile working environment.
Key Requirements:
RTPI-accredited Town Planner (or working towards accreditation).
Strong technical planning skills with the ability to manage concurrent projects.
A proactive, team-oriented approach and excellent communication skills.
A "can-do" attitude and drive to build long-term client relationships.
If you're looking for the next step in your planning career with a market leader that champions flexible working and career growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested?
Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
