The Construction Index Ltd

Town Planner

Posted: Nov 3, 2025

Job Description

Salary: £30000 - £45000 per annumType: Full TimeRegion: UK - Yorkshire & HumbersideTown/City: Leeds, West YorkshirePosted: 31/10/2025Reference: 1275093_1761919950Job DescriptionTown Planner Job in Leeds, YorkshireNew opening for a Town Planner job in Leeds with an established and national retirement living provider, looking to expand their team as the business moves forward in their next stage of growth. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of industry experience from either local authority or consultancy and be on track to achieve MRTPI status. The role is offering circa £30,000 - £45,000 plus bonus potential, 25 days annual leave, gym, and more!Our client is a leading UK developer specialising in the creation of modern, purpose-built care homes, offering the opportunity to be part of projects that genuinely make a difference to people's lives. Combining innovation with sustainability, they deliver high-quality, energy-efficient facilities designed to enhance the comfort and wellbeing of elderly residents. As both developer and contractor, they manage every stage of the process - from land acquisition and planning to construction and handover - giving employees the chance to work on varied and meaningful projects. Their focus on quality, collaboration, and long-term community impact makes them an employer of choice for those looking to contribute to work they can be proud of.Role & ResponsibilitiesWork alongside the wider team and carry out site appraisal and evaluationsMeet with stakeholders and planning officersSupport with planning applications (preparing reports, statements and submissions)Liaise with the wider teams across land, construction and technical.Required Skills & ExperienceDegree qualified in Town Planning or similarPrior experience working in a local authority or private consultancyKnowledge of the full planning processFull UK Driving Licence and car.What You Get BackSalary of £30,000 - £45,000Bonus scheme after qualifying period25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to purchase annual leaveFree parking and on-site gym.ApplyIf you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.ReferralDid you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a £1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions.Apply for this jobDiscover moreLeedsConstruction Product NewsInternational Construction NewsConstruction Industry PodcastConstruction Data ReportsConstruction Index NewsletterConstruction Apps DevelopmentPre-Construction Services Agreement (General Contractor)Aerial surveying dronesPersonal protective equipment

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