Senior / Principal Town Planner

Job Title: Senior / Principal Planner
Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working Available)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Planner to join their expanding team in Leeds.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated planning professional to play a key role in the continued growth of an established consultancy in the North, working on a strong pipeline of strategic planning projects across the residential sector.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality planning services across a wide range of projects, with a strong focus on planning applications and land promotion for residential development.

This role offers the chance to take on greater responsibility, contribute to regional growth, and help shape the direction of the business, while working closely with experts in development economics, design, and heritage.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the development potential of land and buildings
• Prepare and support planning applications and appeals
• Provide planning policy advice and undertake research
• Draft representations for Local Plan consultations and examinations
• Identify and assess land opportunities
• Work collaboratively with clients and consultants to deliver development schemes
• Support wider business development and client relationship activities

You will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle - from early-stage advice and design through to securing planning consent and managing conditions and obligations - with opportunities to contribute to planning appeals and Local Plan examinations.

About You

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
• MRTPI qualified or working towards RTPI membership
• Solid understanding of the UK planning system
• Strong report writing skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner
• Proactive, driven, and enthusiastic team player

Whether you are an experienced Planner ready to step up into a more senior role, or an established Senior Planner looking to broaden your experience, this role offers excellent scope for progression.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Private medical insurance and paid professional subscriptions
• A supportive culture with autonomy, trust, and clear progression pathways
• Exposure to a diverse range of planning projects and clients
• The opportunity to play a key role in a growing regional team
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements tailored to your needs

About the Business

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing planning consultancy, now ranked among the UK's top firms, with a strong national presence and a multidisciplinary offering including socio-economic, heritage, masterplanning, and architectural services.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)