Planner – New Build Housing

Location:

Leicestershire

Sector:

Land & Planning

Salary:

£45,000 - £55,000

Date Published:

02-Jul-2026

A fantastic opportunity for a Planner to join a growing residential developer delivering new homes across the East Midlands. You'll be involved across the full planning lifecycle, from site appraisal through to delivery and appeals.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support planning applications, reserved matters & discharge of conditions
  • Coordinate consultant teams and assist with appeals
  • Deliver site appraisals, policy research & constraint analysis
  • Monitor application progress and liaise with local authorities
  • Support community consultation and attend site & project meetings
  • Assist with appeal statements and public inquiry documentation


What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Town Planning or related discipline (RTPI preferred)
  • RTPI Chartered or working towards
  • 2–4 years' experience in a developer, consultancy or local authority environment
  • Strong UK planning knowledge and report writing skills
  • Proactive, organised and confident communicator
  • Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle


How to Apply

Apply with an up-to-date CV to Becky Kitson at Kitson Associates (hello@kitsonassociates.co.uk / 07564 853792).Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status.


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