Principal Planner

Senior/ Principal Planning Consultants - Multiple Opportunities A well-established, employee-owned planning consultancy based in Leeds is seeking experienced Chartered Planners to join a growing team. As a Planner within this busy consultancy, you will handle a diverse portfolio of projects including energy infrastructure (solar, battery storage, wind, hydrogen), waste management, minerals, and commercial development. This is a dynamic role offering a broad scope of responsibility across all stages of the development process-ranging from planning policy and appraisal, land promotion, and consultancy services to development management and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and coordinate planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) Manage relationships with clients, local authorities, stakeholders, and communities Provide strategic and tactical planning advice at a senior level Lead site appraisals and manage external consultants Collaborate with in-house planning and landscape professionals Requirements: RTPI qualified (or working towards) Degree or Master's in Town Planning or a related field Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system Experience (preferably) in one or more of the following sectors:
Energy Waste Minerals Commercial Residential

This role offers the opportunity to work on a significant and exciting pipeline of projects, with access to in-house environmental and landscape expertise, within a collaborative and expanding team.