Senior Urban Planner

2 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Hunter Dunning Ltd Full time £40,000 - £50,000 per year


Senior / Principal Planner – Leeds, Yorkshire


£40,000 – £50,000 DOE
|
Hybrid working
|
Employee-owned practice

A great opportunity to join an established
Architectural & Planning Consultancy
in Leeds.

If you're looking for a supportive, close-knit team where you can lead your own projects, contribute to business growth, and continue advancing your career, this could be a strong next step.

Your Role

  • Lead and manage planning projects, coordinating team members and technical inputs
  • Prepare planning appraisals, site assessments, and policy analysis
  • Promote sites through the
    Local Plan
    process, producing representations, hearing statements, and advocacy reports
  • Prepare tenders and fee proposals, contributing to business development
  • Mentor junior team members and support their development

What You'll Need

  • 4–5+ years' experience in planning (consultancy or local authority)
  • MRTPI (or working towards Chartered status)
  • Degree in
    Urban/Town Planning
    ,
    Built Environment
    , or related field
  • Strong grasp of policy-led planning and the Local Plan process
  • Organised, confident managing projects, and comfortable engaging with clients

What's in It for You

  • Salary
    £40,000 – £50,000 DOE
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Discretionary bonus +
    tax-free employee ownership bonus
  • Professional accreditation support
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression


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