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Planner / Senior Planner
Location: Leeds
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and independent national planning consultancy in their search for a talented Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in Leeds.
Our client delivers expert planning advice and solutions across the UK, working on a wide range of projects in sectors such as residential, retail, leisure, energy, education, health, defence, business and food & drink. Their client base includes major land developers, housebuilders, and national retailers, offering the successful candidate the chance to work on some of the country's most high-profile developments.
The Opportunity:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Planner or Senior Planner to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team at a key point in their growth. You will contribute to and lead on a variety of projects, receiving support from a well-connected leadership team and benefitting from a structured approach to career progression and ongoing development.
You'll be working in a hybrid pattern, with at least three days per week in the Leeds office, collaborating with colleagues and contributing to a positive, social working culture. You'll also benefit from a dedicated mentor to support your journey toward MRTPI chartership, as well as a bespoke training programme covering both technical and personal development.
What We're Looking For:
- RTPI-accredited degree or relevant qualification
- Actively working towards MRTPI or already chartered
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in planning consultancy or local authority
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A sound understanding of the UK planning system
- Commercial awareness and strong organisational skills
- Competence with Microsoft 365 tools
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Car allowance (for Senior level and above)
- salary increase upon MRTPI accreditation
- 25 days holiday + Christmas closure
- Additional leave for long service
- Monthly early finish
- Perkbox (benefits and reward platform)
- Phone allowance
- BUPA medical and dental cover
- Income protection and life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye test and glasses contribution
- RTPI membership fees paid
- Bespoke annual training programme
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
- Company social events and CSR initiatives
If you are an ambitious Planner looking to work in a supportive, ambitious environment with excellent exposure and long-term progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested?
For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
