Principal Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a Principal Planner in Nuneaton. This role involves leading projects, preparing planning applications, and contributing to client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a relevant planning qualification and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for hybrid working. Interested candidates should contact the hiring manager ASAP.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Payment of professional subscriptions

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Relevant planning qualification.
• Understanding of the planning process and systems.
• Friendly, approachable, and collaborative manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and contribute to the growth of client relationships.
• Prepare planning applications and appeals.
• Provide policy advice and conduct research.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration and teamwork

Understanding of the planning process

Education

Relevant planning qualification

RTPI membership or working towards membership

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Planner

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon

About the opportunity:

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in their search for a Principal Planner to join their growing team in Stratford-upon-Avon. The planning team focuses on strategic planning projects, primarily planning applications and land promotions for residential development. You\'ll work closely with colleagues across development economics, design, and heritage disciplines.

What\'s on offer:

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits, including private medical and payment of relevant professional subscriptions.
• A culture built on trust, empowerment, and autonomy over your work.
• Exposure to a variety of projects, including planning applications and land promotions across multiple sites and clients.
• Opportunities to join a growing team within an established, top-20 UK planning consultancy.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to define your working patterns in and out of the office.

About the company:

The consultancy has expanded rapidly over the past five years and now boasts a team of 50+ town planners across regional hubs. They also provide complementary socio-economic, heritage, master planning, and architectural services.

Role:

As a Principal Planner, you will:

• Lead projects and contribute to the growth of client relationships.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage schemes from initial advice and early design stages through to achieving consent and discharging planning conditions.
• Support Planning Appeals and Local Plan Examinations.

Key duties include:

• Advising on the development potential of land and buildings.
• Preparing planning applications and appeals.
• Providing policy advice and conducting research.
• Drafting representations for plan consultations and examinations.
• Identifying land opportunities.
• Working with clients and other consultants to deliver development.
• Supporting business development activities.

Person specification:

• Relevant planning qualification.
• RTPI membership or working towards membership.
• Understanding of the planning process and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail.
• Friendly, approachable, and collaborative manner.
• Drive, commitment, enthusiasm, and a team-player attitude.
• Whether you are an experienced Senior Planner ready to step up and lead major projects or a Principal Planner looking to broaden your expertise, this role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

Job Info:

• Job Title: Principal Planner
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
• Posted: Aug 20th 2025
• Closes: Sep 20th 2025
• Sector: Consulting
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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