Principal Town Planner - Leeds
Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:
My client, a prominent environmental consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services across a range of sectors, is seeking an experienced Principal Town Planner to join their team in Leeds. The company has a diverse portfolio of clients and projects, focusing on creating sustainable, innovative solutions in urban planning and development. This role offers the opportunity to take a lead on complex, high-profile planning projects, providing strategic advice and overseeing the successful delivery of planning applications and development strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage multiple, complex town planning projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
Provide high-level strategic advice on planning policy, land use, and development opportunities.
Prepare and submit planning applications, development frameworks, and masterplans.
Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities to drive projects forward.
Mentor and support junior staff, fostering their professional development.
Conduct feasibility studies, site appraisals, and planning assessments.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning policy, legislation, and best practice.
Contribute to business development and support in winning new projects.

Requirements:

A degree in Town Planning or a related field.
MRTPI (Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute) status is essential.
Significant experience in town planning, with a proven track record in managing large and complex projects.
Deep understanding of planning legislation, policy, and the development process.
Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience managing teams.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Why Join?
The company offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, with a strong emphasis on professional development and career progression. With a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of impactful projects, this is a great opportunity for a Principal Town Planner looking to enhance their career.

Interested?

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This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.