Principal Town Planner

Hirecracker® Planning; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible working

Salary up to £70,000 DOE

Job summary

Hirecracker Planning in London is seeking a Principal Town Planner to lead infrastructure planning projects, guiding clients through the planning and consents process from early advice to determination. The role involves managing applications and appeals and providing strategic advice to clients.

The position offers hybrid and flexible working options, with opportunities to work on major DCO/NSIP infrastructure projects and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in infrastructure planning within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Strong track record of managing planning applications through the DCO process.
• Commercially minded with the ability to provide clear, practical advice.
• Experience with or exposure to complex infrastructure projects would be beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage infrastructure planning projects for clients from early advice to determination.
• Oversee applications and appeals and guide planning strategy.
• Advise clients on planning approaches and strategies.
• Support junior staff and contribute to business development.
• Collaborate with clients to secure project approvals and consents.

Skills

Infrastructure planning

Planning applications

DCO process

Client advisory

Sustainable development

Green infrastructure

RTPI

NSIP

Consenting

Job description

PRINCIPAL TOWN PLANNER - INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING

KEY POINTS

• Established planning consultancy with a strong UK presence
• London based role with flexible and hybrid working options
• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Work on major infrastructure projects - the most complex DCO / NSIP work out there

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Due to continued growth, a respected planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Planner to their London based team. The practice advises on a wide range of planning matters across the public and private sectors and is known for delivering pragmatic, commercially aware planning advice on complex infrastructure projects.

THE BENEFITS

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression within a supportive and growing consultancy

THE PRINCIPAL PLANNER ROLE:

You’ll play a key role in delivering and managing infrastructure planning projects, supporting clients through the planning and consents process from early advice to determination. The position involves managing applications and appeals, advising clients on planning strategy, supporting junior staff, and contributing to business development.

PRINCIPAL PLANNER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proven experience in infrastructure planning within a consultancy or similar environment
• Strong track record of managing planning applications through the DCO process
• Commercially minded with the ability to provide clear, practical advice
• Experience with or exposure to complex infrastructure projects would be beneficial
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

KEY SKILLS

Town Planning, Planning Consultancy, Development Management, Planning Applications, Client Advisory, Sustainable Development, Green Infrastructure, RTPI, SCO, NSIP, Consenting