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Principal / Senior Planner
Location: Leeds
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing planning consultancy in Leeds in their search for a Principal or Senior Planner to join their highly respected team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a busy and diverse planning team, working on a wide portfolio of projects across the energy infrastructure, waste management, mineral, and commercial sectors.
The Role
As a Chartered Planner, you will contribute to and lead on all aspects of the planning process, including:
- Managing and preparing planning applications and environmental impact assessments
- Coordinating sub-consultants and engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and local communities
- Conducting site appraisals and providing strategic and tactical planning advice to senior-level clients
- Delivering detailed development management, land promotion, planning policy, and project delivery services
- Supporting the wider planning and landscape team in delivering an expanding pipeline of high-profile projects
This is a hybrid position based out of the Leeds office, offering flexibility and a collaborative environment with long-term progression potential.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- RTPI chartered status
- A relevant degree and/or master's qualification in planning
- A strong understanding of the UK planning system
- Demonstrable experience in energy, waste, minerals, commercial or residential planning
- Confidence working both independently and within multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and local stakeholders
What's On Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Flexible hybrid working
- The opportunity to work within an employee-owned business
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects with real responsibility
- Support from a collaborative and experienced multi-disciplinary team
- Long-term career development and progression opportunities
If you're looking to advance your planning career within a dynamic consultancy that values innovation, teamwork, and sustainability - this could be the ideal move for you.
To apply or learn more, contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).
