Senior Urban Planner

Overview

Lead planning projects, manage teams, conduct policy analysis and develop business

Key Responsibilities

• site advocacy
• planning appraisal
• policy analysis
• project management
• tender preparation
• mentorship

Tasks

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

Requirements

• mrtpi
• degree
• 5+ years
• policy planning
• project management

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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. 💰 £40,000 – £50,000 DOE | 🏠 Hybrid working | 🎯 Employee-owned practice -💷 Salary £40,000 – £50,000 DOE -🌴 28 days holiday + bank holidays -🎁 Discretionary bonus + tax-free employee ownership bonus -🤝 Genuine opportunities for career progression

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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