Town Planner Senior Town Planner - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Planner / Senior Planner Location: Leeds

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and independent national planning consultancy in their search for a talented Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in Leeds.

Our client delivers expert planning advice and solutions across the UK, working on a wide range of projects in sectors such as residential, retail, leisure, energy, education, health, defence, business and food & drink. Their client base includes major land developers, housebuilders, and national retailers, offering the successful candidate the chance to work on some of the country's most high-profile developments.

The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Planner or Senior Planner to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team at a key point in their growth. You will contribute to and lead on a variety of projects, receiving support from a well-connected leadership team and benefitting from a structured approach to career progression and ongoing development.

You'll be working in a hybrid pattern, with at least three days per week in the Leeds office, collaborating with colleagues and contributing to a positive, social working culture. You'll also benefit from a dedicated mentor to support your journey toward MRTPI chartership, as well as a bespoke training programme covering both technical and personal development.

What We're Looking For:

• RTPI-accredited degree or relevant qualification
• Actively working towards MRTPI or already chartered
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in planning consultancy or local authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A sound understanding of the UK planning system
• Commercial awareness and strong organisational skills
• Competence with Microsoft 365 tools

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Car allowance (for Senior level and above)
• salary increase upon MRTPI accreditation
• 25 days holiday + Christmas closure
• Additional leave for long service
• Monthly early finish
• Perkbox (benefits and reward platform)
• Phone allowance
• BUPA medical and dental cover
• Income protection and life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye test and glasses contribution
• RTPI membership fees paid
• Bespoke annual training programme
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
• Company social events and CSR initiatives

If you are an ambitious Planner looking to work in a supportive, ambitious environment with excellent exposure and long-term progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call