Senior Town Planner

Job title: Senior Town Planner Location: Leeds Salary: Competitive I'm currently working with a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy that's looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to strengthen their growing Leeds team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced planner who wants to work on a diverse and high-quality workload, with real scope to influence projects, build client relationships, and progress their career within a supportive, professional environment. The Opportunity You'll be joining a collaborative planning team working across a wide range of sectors, including residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic land. The role offers a strong balance of autonomy and support, making it ideal for someone ready to step into a senior position or consolidate their experience at this level. Key Responsibilities Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals from inception to determination Providing planning advice to clients, landowners and developers Leading smaller projects and supporting junior team members Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and consultants Contributing to business development and client relationship management About You MRTPI qualified (or working towards with significant experience) Strong experience within UK town planning (private or public sector) Confident managing your own caseload and client relationships Commercially aware with excellent written and verbal communication skills A proactive, team-focused approach What's On Offer Competitive salary depending on experience Clear and realistic career progression Hybrid and flexible working Supportive, people-focused culture Exposure to varied and interesting planning work across the region If you're a Senior Town Planner in Leeds (or looking to relocate) and want to explore a role that offers both professional challenge and genuine career development, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation. Apply now or get in touch to discuss further