Principal Town and Country Planner

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water seeks a Principal Town & Country Planner to guide major infrastructure projects in Peterborough. You'll lead planning functions, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with planning legislation while promoting sustainable development. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to shaping the future of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Personal private health care

Life cover – 8x annual salary

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Town & Country Planning.
• Experience preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning strategies and prepare Town & Country Planning applications.
• Advise on environmental risks and lead on EIA processes.
• Mentor junior planners and facilitate stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Membership of RTPI

Tools

GIS

Job description

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Principal Town and Country Planner

Apply locations Peterborough time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R31658

Principal Town & Country Planner

Location: Peterborough
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £50,000

Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Development with Anglian Water

Are you passionate about Town & Country Planning and the role it plays in delivering vital infrastructure? Do you have the expertise to guide complex projects through the planning system while mentoring a growing team? If so, this is your chance to be a key figure in ensuring Anglian Water’s projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and sustainably.

We’re looking for a Principal Town & Country Planner (RDO) to join our Enabling Team and provide expert guidance across a range of infrastructure and development projects. This is a unique opportunity to shape the way we approach planning, environmental risk, and stakeholder engagement across one of the UK’s most essential utilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Planning and Enabling Manager, you’ll lead the planning function on projects of varying scale and complexity. You’ll work closely with engineering, construction, legal and environmental teams to drive planning applications forward and minimise risk across the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing planning strategies and preparing Town & Country Planning applications.

• Advising on environmental and planning risks at the earliest stages of projects.

• Leading on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening, scoping, and full EIA submissions where required.

• Managing stakeholder engagement, including local planning authorities, statutory consultees and the public.

• Negotiating Section 106 agreements and discharging planning conditions.

• Supporting internal communications and public relations strategies in collaboration with our Customer and Corporate Communications Teams.

• Mentoring junior planners and Enabling Co-ordinators, providing training and expert advice across the business.

• Maintaining awareness of planning legislation and policy, ensuring compliance and promoting continuous improvement.

• Using digital tools to innovate and drive efficiency across the planning lifecycle.

• Representing Anglian Water in planning consultations and providing feedback on Local Plan policies.

• Collaborating across teams to ensure planning supports timely, cost-effective project delivery with minimal environmental impact.

About You

You’re an experienced planner with a deep understanding of the Town & Country Planning system and the ability to manage projects from strategy to submission. You thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment and are confident advising internal stakeholders and external authorities alike.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

A proven track record in Town & Country Planning
A degree in a relevant subject and membership of (or eligibility to join) the RTPI
Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting planning applications and managing the EIA process
Strong communication skills and experience in writing and reviewing detailed technical reports
Proven ability to work independently across multiple projects and meet deadlines
An inclusive, team-focused approach to leadership and mentoring
Familiarity with digital planning tools and experience using GIS (desirable)
Experience working with local planning authorities and understanding of Local Plan policy

Why Join Us?

At Anglian Water, we’re committed to building a sustainable and resilient future. As a Principal Town & Country Planner, you’ll be at the forefront of that vision—shaping how our infrastructure integrates with the communities and environments we serve.

You’ll benefit from:

• Personal private health care

• Life cover – 8x annual salary

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (with flexibility for religious holidays)

• Flexible working opportunities

• Competitive pension scheme – we double-match your contributions up to 6%

• Bonus scheme and a wide range of lifestyle benefits

• Ongoing training and career development in a values-led organisation

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're driven by strategic thinking and want to influence sustainable infrastructure development across the region, apply today to become Anglian Water’s next Principal Town & Country Planner (RDO) .

Closing Date: Thursday 19th June

About Us

We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential.

We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. If you need any support, please get reach out to our team [e-mail] ’

To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV, we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date.

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Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.