Job Title: Senior / Principal Planner Location: Leeds Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading, fast-growing planning consultancy in the appointment of a Senior / Principal Planner to join their expanding Leeds team.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to take the next step in their career within a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy that has seen significant growth across the UK in recent years.The RoleYou will join a collaborative planning team delivering strategic planning projects, with a strong focus on planning applications and land promotion for residential development. The role offers exposure to a wide range of schemes and the chance to work closely with in-house specialists in development economics, design, heritage and masterplanning.This position would suit either:An experienced Planner ready to step up and help lead major projects, orA Senior Planner looking to broaden their experience and influence regional growth.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvising on the development potential of land and buildingsAssisting in the preparation and management of planning applications and appealsProviding planning policy advice and undertaking researchDrafting representations to Local Plan consultations and ExaminationsSupporting the identification and promotion of land opportunitiesWorking collaboratively with clients, local authorities and external consultantsSupporting business development and client relationship mana