Principal Town Planner

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established town planning consultancy in Greater London is seeking an experienced Principal Town Planner. You will manage a diverse range of planning applications, provide commercially focused advice, and lead project teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Town Planning, achieved MRTPI, and experience in a consultancy or local authority. The consultancy offers a balanced hybrid working model, emphasizing professional development and a supportive leadership team.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Hybrid working model

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Achieved MRTPI.
• Experience within a consultancy or local authority planning environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of planning applications and appeals.
• Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice.
• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Preparing and overseeing high-quality planning reports.

Skills

Managing planning applications

Providing commercially focused advice

Leading project teams

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Achieved MRTPI

Job description

Overview

Principal Town Planners | London
Ref: DB099 | Permanent
Salary £50,000 - £60,000 DOE | Plus Benefits

A well-established town planning consultancy is looking for an experienced Planner to join their team. The consultancy provides commercially focused planning advice and has a strong track record of securing high-quality, deliverable consents across England and Wales. It is nationally recognised for its technical excellence, progressive leadership, and commitment to diversity and professional development.

The firm places real emphasis on its people, offering a supportive leadership team, clear career progression, and a balanced hybrid working model (typically three days in the office, two from home).

Principal Town Planner Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of planning applications and appeals across the residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors


• Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients and project teams


• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams


• Preparing and overseeing high-quality planning reports, strategies, and submissions


• Engaging with local authorities, statutory consultees, and key stakeholders


• Supporting junior team members through mentoring and technical guidance


• Contributing to business development, client relationships, and project growth

Principal Town Planner Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline


• Achieved MRTPI


• Experience within a consultancy or local authority planning environment


• Strong track record of managing planning applications and delivering successful outcomes


• Commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic, client-focused advice


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively


• Experience mentoring or supporting junior planners


• Confidence engaging with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities

Interested? Please email your CV to Dina Bunkheila or contact (phone number removed) | (phone number removed)