Principal Town Planner

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.