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Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 2 days

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Senior Planner position in Leeds, supported by Penguin Recruitment, seeks a dynamic and experienced Town Planner to join a leading independent consultancy.
The role offers a competitive salary along with a generous benefits package, including flexible working options and a contributory pension scheme.
Candidates should have a formal qualification in Town and Country Planning and relevant experience, preferably within the private sector.
The successful applicant will manage planning projects, prepare planning applications, and engage in public speaking at consultation events.
This opportunity is ideal for those looking to advance their career in a supportive and growing environment.

Senior Planner

Hybrid, Leeds

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a UK leading independent Planning, environmental and agricultural consultancy in their hire of a dynamic and experienced Town Planner to their Leeds based team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the UK's largest environmental and agricultural consultancy during an exciting period of grown. On offer to the successful candidate will be a competitive basic salary as well as a generous accompanying benefits package which includes:

A friendly and supportive working environment
Flexible working options including office based, hybrid and remote roles.
Regular training and career development.
Increasing annual leave entitlement with length of service
Contributory pension scheme
Flexible benefits programme.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle scheme.
Access to mental health support and professional financial advice.

Duties of the role:

Provide planning consultancy services to public, private and third-sector clients.
Manage planning projects to a high standard. This will involve leading on planning applications, site promotions and appeals as well as managing the financial aspect of invoicing, project budgets and contract specific financial data.
Preparation of planning applications, including drafting of Planning Statements, and undertaking site visits with clients/colleagues.
Public speaking, including at planning committees and public consultation events, where required.

Candidate Requirements:

Formal qualification in Town and Country Planning (Masters/Postgraduate/First Degree).
Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or to be eligible for full Chartered Membership.
Relevant experience/skills preferably within the private sector.
Excellent knowledge and experience of Town & Country Planning regulations and process in both planning policy and development management.

Interested? For applications, and more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Megan Field at or call .

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