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.