Associate Planner – Leeds

Company: FutureGen Recruitment Ltd.
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Residential Leadership & Client Relationship Management

FutureGen Recruitment is representing a leading Yorkshire planning consultancy seeking an MRTPI Associate Planner to take a key role in delivering major residential planning projects and supporting the continued growth of the Leeds team.

This is a pivotal appointment within the business. The successful candidate will combine high-level planning delivery with leadership, client management and commercial responsibilities.

The Role

As an Associate Planner, you will be responsible for both project delivery and team development.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading strategic residential planning projects and regeneration schemes
  • Managing key client relationships, ensuring repeat business and satisfaction
  • Overseeing Local Plan promotion strategies and landowner submissions
  • Supporting and managing planning appeals and hearing preparation
  • Mentoring junior planners and supporting career development
  • Supporting fee proposals, tender submissions and client pitches
  • Managing project timelines, budgets and consultant coordination

This is a role offering clear progression toward Associate Director.

About You

  • Strong background in consultancy, developer or local authority planning
  • Proven ability to manage clients and lead projects independently
  • Strong leadership qualities and mentoring experience
  • Commercially minded with interest in business growth and client development

A fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within one of Yorkshire’s strongest planning teams.

All applications handled confidentially.

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Posted: March 31st, 2026