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Posted 7 days ago
Head of Strategic Planning
Salary: Up to £87,000
Location: Leeds, North East

Leeds is one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing cities, with a planning agenda that sits at the heart of its future. From progressing a complex Local Plan through to submission, to shaping major regeneration such as the South Bank, this is a city where planning genuinely matters.

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Salary: £51,356 - £52,413
Location: Workington, Cumbria, North West

Cumberland Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Development Management Team Leader to help deliver a high‑quality planning service that supports regeneration, housing growth, environmental quality, and economic prosperity.

 



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Company: Lichfields
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Bonus
Location: Birmingham, Midlands

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planner or Senior Planner to join our Birmingham office, for candidates with at least two years’ post-graduate experience in consultancy or local government, and who are working towards or have achieved MRTPI. 

Posted 3 days ago
Planning Adviser
Company: Tarson Limited
Salary: 43000
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, Midlands

Our client is recruiting an Adviser (Planning) to lead national planning policy work supporting rural and agricultural businesses across England and Wales. Based at Stoneleigh with agile working, you’ll influence government, guide stakeholders and shape improvements to the planning system. Salary c.£43,000, fixed term to December 2026.

Salary: £51,356 - £52,413
Location: Workington, Cumbria, North West

Cumberland Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Development Management Team Leader to help deliver a high‑quality planning service that supports regeneration, housing growth, environmental quality, and economic prosperity.

 

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Salary: £51,356 - £52,413
Location: Workington, Cumbria, North West

Cumberland Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Development Management Team Leader to help deliver a high‑quality planning service that supports regeneration, housing growth, environmental quality, and economic prosperity.

 

Posted 1 days ago
Planning Enforcement Officer
Salary: £33,143 - £36,363
Location: Coleford, South West

This role is responsible for investigating and managing a range of planning enforcement matters to help protect the local environment, uphold planning standards, and support the reputation of the Local Planning Authority. 

Posted 2 days ago
Junior Town Planner
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000
Location: Lutterworth, Midlands

BuildUp is a company that represents the new breed of Property Development in the UK. BuildUp is one of the fastest growing businesses in the UK and combines two powerful things when it comes to Development; education and partnerships. 

Salary: up to £66,318
Location: Leeds, North East

Leeds is one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities, with a regeneration agenda that is both ambitious and visible. From major city centre transformation to unlocking housing growth and infrastructure-led development, this is a place where regeneration is happening at scale.

Company: Tarson Limited
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package
Location: London, London

We are seeking a Business Development Director to join a highly reputable firm. The successful candidate will play a critical role in expanding the firm's portfolio by bringing in substantial new business opportunities.

Company: Lichfields
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Bonus
Location: Birmingham, Midlands

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planner or Senior Planner to join our Birmingham office, for candidates with at least two years’ post-graduate experience in consultancy or local government, and who are working towards or have achieved MRTPI. 

Company: Tarson Limited
Salary: Excellent Competitive Package
Location: Camberley/Blackwater, South Central

A leading UK planning consultancy is seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Town Planning Director to spearhead its newly launched South office in Camberley. This is a rare opportunity to shape and grow a regional hub with full autonomy, backed by an established national brand and a high-quality client base.

Posted 3 days ago
Town Planner
Salary: Competitive Salary with pension contributions
Location: Abingdon office or Hampton office, South Central

WWA, a leading multi-disciplinary planning and design practice, is looking for an ambitious Town Planner to join our award-winning team. With offices in Abingdon and West London, we operate in key regions experiencing accelerated growth, including London, the South-East, and the Midlands. 

Company: LUC
Salary: £46,000 to £65,920 FTE
Location: Manchester, North West

We are seeking an experienced Development Planner to lead on projects across the UK from our Manchester office, with a focus on renewable energy and supporting infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning team of 80 planners, spread across our offices in London, Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow and Edinburgh and Cardiff.

Posted 3 days ago
Planning Adviser
Company: Tarson Limited
Salary: 43000
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, Midlands

Our client is recruiting an Adviser (Planning) to lead national planning policy work supporting rural and agricultural businesses across England and Wales. Based at Stoneleigh with agile working, you’ll influence government, guide stakeholders and shape improvements to the planning system. Salary c.£43,000, fixed term to December 2026.

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