Senior Planner

Senior Planner / Planner - Residential DevelopmentLocation: Leeds (North)Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + 10% Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits

Are you an experienced Planning professional passionate about shaping communities through residential development? This is your opportunity to join an award-winning house builder based just north of Leeds, where your expertise will drive impactful housing projects.

About the Role:Our client is seeking a dynamic Senior Planner / Planner to manage and deliver high-quality residential schemes. This role is perfect for planning professionals with 2-3 years of experience in residential development, consultancy, or local authority, looking to progress their careers within the new homes industry.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)

• Annual Bonus: 10% performance-based bonus

• Car Allowance: Generous package included

• Holidays: 25-27 days plus bank holidays

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive private cover

• Enhanced Pension Scheme: Secure your future

• Career Growth: Ongoing professional development within a supportive team environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing Planning Applications: Lead on residential planning applications from inception to approval, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely delivery.

• Project Ownership: Independently manage projects, while contributing to a collaborative team culture.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with local authorities, consultants, landowners, and internal teams.

• Strategic Planning: Conduct planning appraisals, manage planning histories, and provide expert advice on development potential.

• Consultant Team Coordination: Oversee external consultants, ensuring seamless project management.

• Negotiation: Secure planning consents, often for developments of 40-45 units, through proactive problem-solving and negotiation.

About You:

• Experience: 2-3 years of planning experience, ideally in residential development (housebuilding, consultancy, or local authority).

• Qualifications: RTPI-accredited planning degree (essential).

• Skills: Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Proactive Mindset: Results-driven, with a strategic, problem-solving approach to planning challenges.

• Team Player: Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative environment.

Ready to Make an Impact?Join a leading house builder where your planning expertise will help shape thriving communities. Apply now to advance your career in residential development.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement:Our client is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. They value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all individuals. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, and the company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring fairness and equity in recruitment, hiring, and professional development opportunities.

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