Senior or Principal Town Planner

2 days ago

Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom FutureGen Recruitment Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

FutureGen Recruitment
is proud to be representing a respected
town
planning consultancy
in their search for a
Senior or Principal Town Planner
to join their established
Planning Policy
team based to the south of
Leeds
.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated planner looking to take the next step in their career — contributing to a range of high-profile and strategic projects across the region.

About the Role

You'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, working on large-scale projects including commercial developments, urban extensions, and new settlements. The role will involve promoting sites through the Local Plan process, undertaking strategic research, and engaging with key stakeholders.

As a Senior or Principal Planner, you will also play a role in developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage planning projects and coordinate inputs from team members.
  • Promote sites through the Local Plan process, including stakeholder engagement and preparation of professional documents (representations, hearing statements, advocacy reports).
  • Conduct planning appraisals and research to assess development potential and strategic opportunities.
  • Provide accurate, concise, and reasoned planning advice both verbally and in writing.
  • Support and deliver client presentations and public consultations as part of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Prepare fee proposals and assist in tender submissions.
  • Contribute to marketing and business development initiatives, including social media and presentation materials.

About You

  • Minimum
    4–5 years' experience
    in planning, ideally within a consultancy or local authority.
  • Degree or higher
    in a relevant discipline (e.g. Town or Urban Planning, Built Environment).
  • Chartered Membership (MRTPI)
    or working towards it.
  • Demonstrable experience in
    Local Plan
    and strategic policy work.
  • Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Confident leading projects and mentoring junior team members.
  • Proactive, organised, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  • Full
    UK driving licence
    and access to a car.
  • Proficiency in
    Microsoft Office
    essential.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Flexible and supportive working environment.
  • Opportunity for rapid
    career progression
    and professional growth.
  • The chance to work on
    high-impact, strategic projects
    shaping future development across the region.

If you're a driven planning professional seeking your next challenge in a forward-thinking consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now
or contact
FutureGen Recruitment
in confidence to learn more about this opportunity. Send your CV for consideration to or call Shaun on

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