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Senior or Principal Planning Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An established environmental consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Senior or Principal Planning Consultant to join their team.
  • The role involves leading planning applications, providing expert advice, managing project budgets, and preparing planning documents.
  • Candidates should have a formal qualification in Town and Country Planning and full RTPI membership, along with relevant private sector experience.
  • The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with career progression opportunities and a flexible benefits package.
  • Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the hiring manager, Josh Jones, as soon as possible.

Senior or Principal Planning Consultant

Leeds

An established environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Planning Consultant to join their growing team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across multiple sectors, providing expert planning consultancy services to a diverse client base.

The Role:

As a key member of the planning team, you will:

  • Lead on planning applications, site promotions, and appeals.
  • Provide expert planning advice to public, private, and third-sector clients.
  • Manage project budgets, invoicing, and financial data.
  • Review and comment on technical reports.
  • Prepare planning applications, including drafting Planning Statements and undertaking site visits.
  • Liaise with consultants, statutory consultees, and Planning Officers.
  • Attend planning committees and public consultation events, where required.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A formal qualification in Town and Country Planning (Degree/Masters/Postgraduate).
  • Full RTPI membership (or eligibility for Chartered status).
  • Strong knowledge of Town & Country Planning regulations in both policy and development management.
  • Relevant experience within the private sector.
  • A full driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Career progression opportunities.
  • Flexible benefits package.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Hybrid working model.

Interested?

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

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