Senior Urban Planner

Overview

Lead planning projects and mentor team in Leeds consultancy

Key Responsibilities

• tender prep
• business development
• planning advocacy
• project management
• appraisal prep
• mentoring

Tasks

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

Requirements

• mrtpi
• chartered
• 5+ years
• planning
• organised
• degree

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

💰 £40,000 – £50,000 DOE | 🏠 Hybrid working | 🎯 Employee-owned practice 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. A great opportunity to join an established Architectural & Planning Consultancy in Leeds. -🌴 28 days holiday + bank holidays -🤝 Genuine opportunities for career progression -🎁 Discretionary bonus + tax-free employee ownership bonus -💷 Salary £40,000 – £50,000 DOE

About Hunter Dunning Ltd

-Charting steady financial footing, they generate annual revenues between $1M and $5M through placements across major development cycles. -They’ve successfully filled roles ranging from architects and urban designers to technical and facilities managers on high-profile national and London-based projects. -Their specialisms cover the full property lifecycle—from land and planning through design, construction, maintenance and management. -Typical assignments include luxury residential schemes, commercial developments, public-sector planning teams and bespoke technical consultancies. -Despite a compact team, they punch above their weight through deep sector knowledge and tight client relationships. -An unusual strength: they offer end-to-end recruitment support—from master-planning strategists to post-build asset managers—under one roof.

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