Principal Town Planner

Carrington West; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité unique pour un Principal Town Planner ou Associate Town Planner de rejoindre un cabinet juridique renommé au Royaume-Uni. Le poste offre une exposition à des projets d'importance nationale, et permet un travail varié dans un environnement collaboratif avec des experts légaux. Vous serez responsable de la gestion des demandes de planification, de la rédaction de rapports, et de l'encadrement de membres juniors de l'équipe. Joignez-vous à une équipe qui valorise votre carrière et vous offre de belles perspectives d'évolution.

Benefits

Salaire compétitif et package d'avantages

Modèle de travail hybride (3 jours en bureau)

Environnement professionnel collaboratif

Possibilités d'évolution de carrière

Qualifications

• MRTPI certifié avec au moins 7 ans d'expérience.
• Expérience dans les gouvernements locaux ou l'interface juridique/planning.
• Capacité démontrée à gérer des demandes de planification compliquées.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des conseils stratégiques sur la planification commerciale.
• Gérer des projets majeurs et un portefeuille varié de travaux de planification.
• Élaborer et soumettre des demandes de planification et des rapports de diligence.

Skills

Connaissance de la législation et des politiques de planification UK

Compétences en communication

Gestion de projets complexes

Travail collaboratif

Education

MRTPI

Job description

Job Title: Principal Town Planner / Associate director
Location: London or Nottingham
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to join a well-regarded national Law Firm based in either their London or Nottingham offices. This is a rare chance to work within a truly multidisciplinary environment that brings together legal expertise and planning consultancy under one roof.
This role offers high-level exposure to complex and high-profile projects across the UK, with a strong pipeline of work covering infrastructure, energy, residential, commercial, and mixed-use development.

Key Responsibilities:
·Provide high-quality, commercially focused planning advice to a broad client base including developers, landowners, and public sector bodies
·Lead on major projects and manage a varied portfolio of planning work
·Draft and submit planning applications, appeals, and development plan representations
·Prepare planning appraisals and due diligence reports
·Contribute to business development and client relationship management
·Support and mentor junior team members

About You:
·MRTPI chartered with significant post-qualification experience (ideally 7+ years)
·Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedure
·A background in either consultancy, local government, or a legal/planning interface environment
·Experience managing complex planning applications, appeals, and negotiations
·Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
·Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines

What's on Offer:
·Competitive salary and benefits package
·Hybrid working model (3 days a week in-office)
·A collaborative, professional environment with access to legal and planning expertise
·The opportunity to work on nationally significant developments and policy matters
·Clear pathways for career development and progression

Looking to elevate your planning career within a unique, cross-disciplinary environment?
If you are a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner looking to join a team that will really value and help you progress, please do pop your CV across to [e-mail] or call 02393 876 054

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