Principal Planning Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Principal Town Planner to join its Shrewsbury office and lead a multidisciplinary planning team. You will own a varied portfolio, lead complex applications, manage key clients, and mentor junior planners in a collaborative environment.

The role offers hybrid working, strong progression potential to Associate, and a supportive culture with a robust project pipeline across residential, commercial and rural sectors.

Qualifications

• MRTPI chartered status or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, rural and mixed-use projects.
• Lead on complex planning applications and strategic land promotion.
• Manage client relationships and act as trusted adviser.
• Mentor and develop junior planning staff.
• Contribute to business development and office growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Education

MRTPI Chartered

Job description

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to step into a senior, influential role within a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy?

I'm working with a highly respected planning and property practice with a strong presence across the Midlands and beyond. Due to continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, they are looking to appoint a Principal Town Planner to join their Shrewsbury office and play a key role in shaping the future of the planning team.

The Opportunity

This is a leadership-level position offering the chance to:

• Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, rural and mixed-use projects
• Lead on complex planning applications and strategic land promotion
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted adviser
• Mentor and develop junior members of the planning team
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the office

You'll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where planners work closely with colleagues across other disciplines, offering genuinely integrated advice to clients.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• MRTPI chartered status
• Significant post-qualification experience within consultancy or a similar environment
• A strong track record of managing complex planning applications and appeals
• Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing situations
• Experience mentoring or managing junior planners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This role would suit an ambitious Senior Planner ready to step up, or an existing Principal Planner seeking a new challenge with greater autonomy and progression potential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Clear pathway to Associate and beyond
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Strong pipeline of secured work
• Supportive, collaborative culture
• Enhanced benefits package