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Job Title: Senior / Principal Planner\n Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working Available)\n\nPenguin 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nYou'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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nAdvise on the development potential of land and buildings\nPrepare and support planning applications and appeals\nProvide planning policy advice and undertake research\nDraft representations for Local Plan consultations and examinations\nIdentify and assess land opportunities\nWork collaboratively with clients and consultants to deliver development schemes\nSupport wider business development and client relationship activitiesYou 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.\n\nAbout You\n\nDegree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline\nMRTPI qualified or working towards RTPI membership\nSolid understanding of the UK planning system\nStrong report writing skills with excellent attention to detail\nConfident communicator with a professional and approachable manner\nProactive, driven, and enthusiastic team playerWhether 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.\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package\nPrivate medical insurance and paid professional subscriptions\nA supportive culture with autonomy, trust, and clear progression pathways\nExposure to a diverse range of planning projects and clients\nThe opportunity to play a key role in a growing regional team\nFlexible, hybrid working arrangements tailored to your needsAbout the Business\n\nOur client is a well-established and rapidly growing planning consultancy, now ranked among the UK's top firms, with a strong presence and a multidisciplinary offering including socio-economic, heritage, masterplanning, and architectural services.\n\nInterested?\n \n 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)

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