Job title: Senior Town Planner Location: LeedsSalary: CompetitiveA leading planning consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Town Planner to join its growing Leeds team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to take the next step in their career within a respected, commercially focused planning practice working on high-profile projects across the UK.Working as part of a collaborative and well-established team, you will play a key role in delivering planning strategies and securing consents for a diverse portfolio of development projects including residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic land.The RoleAs a Senior Town Planner, you will be responsible for managing planning projects from inception through to determination, providing clear advice to clients and supporting junior members of the team.Key responsibilities include:Managing a varied portfolio of planning applications and development projectsPreparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and supporting planning statementsProviding strategic planning advice to clientsLiaising with local authorities, consultants and key stakeholdersSupporting and mentoring junior planners where appropriateContributing to client relationship management and business development activityAbout YouThe successful candidate will be a motivated and commercially aware planner who is comfortable managing projects and building strong client relationships.You will ideally have:A degree (or postgradu