Principal Planner in City

Penguin Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Principal Planner for a Cardiff-based, hybrid role with a competitive salary, bonus and benefits. You will lead on a diverse Wales-wide portfolio, manage client relationships and deliver planning strategies within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

The role requires MRTPI qualification, strong planning knowledge, and experience in consultancy or local authorities; you will mentor junior staff and contribute to business development while advancing your career

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified
• Experience in consultancy or local authority planning
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage projects independently and work collaboratively
• Commercial awareness and strong client-facing skills

Responsibilities

• Managing a wide range of planning applications and appeals
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients and stakeholders
• Preparing planning appraisals, representations and policy submissions
• Leading client meetings and project teams
• Mentoring junior planners and contributing to team development
• Supporting business development activities and networking initiatives

Education

MRTPI qualification

Job description

Principal Planner
Cardiff Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Planner to join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong presence across the UK. This is a fantastic role for an ambitious planning professional looking to take the next step within a collaborative and commercially focused environment.

Working as part of an established planning team, you will lead on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, strategic land and regeneration schemes throughout Wales and the wider UK.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing client relationships, delivering planning strategies and supporting the continued growth of the Cardiff office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a wide range of planning applications and appeals
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients and stakeholders
• Preparing planning appraisals, representations and policy submissions
• Leading client meetings and project teams
• Mentoring junior planners and contributing to team development
• Supporting business development activities and networking initiatives

Requirements:

• MRTPI qualified
• Proven experience within either consultancy or local authority planning
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage projects independently and work collaboratively within a team
• Commercial awareness and strong client-facing skills

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and complex developments
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented planner seeking a senior role within a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy environment.