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Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:  

 

 

  • We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£40,964 - £51,205)  
  • Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) 
  • Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)  
  • Development opportunities in line with the Town Planner progression plan 
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! 
  • Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary  
  • A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
  • Retail savings scheme   
  • Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!  

 


Location: West Yorkshire/ Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office a week – Bradford – Relocating to Leeds Summer 2026) 

 


Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 

 


We have an exciting opportunity for a Town Planner to join the Land & Property team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? 

 


What we do: 

 


Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.  

 


New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Town Panning team plays a key role in  meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.   
Join our Town Planning Development Team and help shape the future of sustainable development across the region. You’ll be at the heart of major planning decisions, responding to planning applications, local plan consultations and nationally significant infrastructure proposals. This is a chance to use your technical expertise to influence outcomes  providing confident advice on planning consultations,  while safeguarding Yorkshire Water’s assets and meeting regulatory standards. 

 


Where you fit in: 

 

 

  • Prepare responses to preplanning enquires and planning applications consultation ensuring YW interests are clearly communicated throughout the planning development management process and that future development across the region accords with infrastructure delivery 
  • Liaise confidently with Development Management officers, local authorities, developers and other external stakeholders on planning, asset protection and development matters  
  • Influence future development across the region by ensuring proposals align with long-term infrastructure delivery plans  
  • Represent Yorkshire Water in development management consultations, forums and working groups, acting as a knowledgeable and credible advocate  
  • Resolve complex and escalated development management issues, working with senior stakeholders both internally and externally to achieve positive outcomes  
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams including Asset Planning, Strategy and Network teams to ensure Yorkshire Water’s requirements are clearly communicated throughout the planning process 
  • Provide expert coaching, training and technical support to Town Planning Technicians and colleagues across the wider business  
  • Support consistent, high-quality service delivery, meeting demanding targets and agreed KPIs  
  • Review planning applications and supporting documents assessing their potential impact on Yorkshire Water assets  
  • Produce robust, timely technical planning responses in line with legislation, best practice and service standards  
  • Maintain and utilise GIS and data tools to accurately track development activity across the region  
  • Liaise with local authorities, developers and key stakeholders to provide technical evidence and negotiate solutions where possible  
  • Review escalated enquiries and provide detailed technical advice to the Town Planning Manager (Development) and Senior Town Planning Manager when required  

 


What skills & qualifications you will need: 

 

 

  • A degree qualified planning professional (Town Planning, Geography, Environmental Planning or similar)  
  • Strong knowledge and experience of the planning system, including the Town and Country Planning Act  
  • A confident communicator who can influence, negotiate and build great relationships  
  • Organised and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment  
  • Enthusiastic, proactive and committed to delivering outstanding customer service  
  • Resilient and calm under pressure, with a solutions‑focused mindset  
  • Strong ability to use Microsoft 365 and working digitally  
  • RTPI membership (or working towards it)  
  • Experience working with or alongside a Local Planning Authority 

 


Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!  

 


Do we sound like your cup of tea?    

 


If you’ve got experience in Town Planning,  and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.  If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment.

 

Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.  All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. 

 


We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. 

 


If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. 

 


Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 

 


Closing date for this role is the 31st May 2026  

 

 


No agencies please.   

What's in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on line and complete the application process.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, managing the following subsidiary companies: - 

Yorkshire Water, is the main subsidiary company providing water and sewerage services to 4.7 million people and 130,000 businesses in the Yorkshire region. Its activities are regulated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat Loop Customer Management Ltd specialises in delivering customer service support to Yorkshire Water that includes billing, debt recovery and incident management. Employing more than 600 people, Loop have built up an impressive list of industry awards and achievements since being created in 2000 and is currently listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as being one of the best companies to work for.

Kelda Water Services (KWS) manages Kelda's non-regulated water and waste water contract operations. It is now the second biggest player in the UK market for outsourced clean and waste water services.

Kelda Water Services Retail offer quality, integrity and partnership but it is never just about the technologies behind our solutions in water. It is about the structure, delivery and even the financing of those solutions, and about giving our customers a level of convenience they never knew was possible.

KeyLand Developments Limited (KeyLand Developments) is responsible for managing, developing and disposing of the group's surplus property assets, either on its own or in partnership with outside organisations.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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