Senior/Principal Town Planner - Leeds

Leeds Planning Full Time, Permanent

We are actively recruiting for a Senior/Principal Town Planner to join our well established Planning team in our Leeds office!

About the role:

Planning plays a central role in driving the government’s growth agenda, and Pegasus Group has seen a notable rise in requests for our expertise. As a result, we’re expanding our Planning team in our Leeds office.

If you’re an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career, Pegasus offers dynamic opportunities designed to help you achieve your professional ambitions.

We work with an increasingly diverse client base, providing access to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors. This means you’ll experience varied and rewarding roles, no matter where you are in your career journey. Our Planning team covers residential, health, education, retail, energy, leisure, and employment—delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that consistently meet our clients’ needs.

At Pegasus, passion and integrity guide everything we do. We pride ourselves on offering honest, transparent advice to our clients. We’re looking for collaborative individuals who share our commitment and enthusiasm.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

Hold an RTPI accredited degree or similar relevant degree Either a chartered member of the RTPI or working towards (we will provide you with support throughout the APC process) Good knowledge of the UK planning system with experience in planning practice Private sector experience would be advantageous but not essential

We’re committed to supporting your career goals and ambitions every step of the way. Our focus is on providing opportunities for learning and development so you can be the very best version of yourself.

To find out more on our projects and services in Planning, click the link Property Development Planning | Planning | Pegasus Group

In addition to our training and development programmes, we offer an excellent remuneration and overall benefits package when you join Pegasus Group, which you can view here www.pegasusgroup.co.uk/careers/

Why Join Us?

We are a vibrant and dynamic development consultancy that thrives on enhancing the built and natural environment in a way that positively affects people’s lives.

When you join Pegasus you become part of a people-focused business, where your industry knowledge and expertise will help inform critical decisions across local and nationally significant projects. As a proudly independent company since 2003, we have grown to become one of the UK’s leading multidisciplinary development consultancies.

Our commitment to supporting your career goals and ambitions continues throughout your learning and development. With opportunities that enable you to progress to be the very best in our industry!

Diversity, Inclusion and Recognition.

At Pegasus Group, we appreciate diverse minds and unique thinking styles. We believe that every individual brings inimitable ideas and perspectives to enhance our dynamic team. We foster an environment where everyone’s voice is heard and respected, nurturing the growth of our people, communities, and clients. In April 2025 we received accreditation as a 'Great Place to Work,' emphasising the supportive and dynamic work environment we provide.

How To Apply

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