Principal Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Planning Consultancy is seeking a Principal Town Planner to take a leading role on complex projects in Milton Keynes. This hybrid position offers competitive salary, a supportive culture, and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal candidates will have MRTPI status and a strong track record in planning consultancy. Engage in diverse client work and contribute to team growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

Supportive and progressive culture

Clear routes to further career advancement

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within planning consultancy, or a mix of consultancy and local authority experience.
• Strong track record of delivering major or complex projects.
• Confidence to take ownership of projects and contribute to team growth.

Responsibilities

• Leading on planning applications, appeals, and strategic land projects.
• Providing specialist planning advice to clients.
• Managing project budgets, timelines, and quality of delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client management

Report writing

Mentoring

Education

MRTPI status

Job description

Principal Town Planner – Milton Keynes

Location: Milton Keynes (hybrid working)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + excellent benefits

Employer: Leading UK Planning Consultancy (confidential)

Are you an experienced Senior Planner ready to step up, or a Principal Town Planner seeking a new challenge with a consultancy where you can genuinely influence direction and client strategy?

We are partnering with a well-respected, independent planning consultancy with a strong track record across residential, commercial, retail and mixed-use developments. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Principal Town Planner for their Milton Keynes office.

Why This Role?

• Take a leading role on complex, high-profile and strategic projects across the region
• Join a supportive, ambitious and highly collaborative team
• Work closely with a varied client base spanning both public and private sectors
• Influence business direction and support the development of the wider team

The Role

• Leading on planning applications, appeals, development promotions and strategic land projects
• Providing specialist planning advice to clients, stakeholders and project teams
• Developing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives
• Managing project budgets, timelines and quality of delivery
• Mentoring and supporting the development of junior and mid-level planners

About You

• MRTPI status
• Demonstrable experience within planning consultancy, or a mix of consultancy and local authority experience
• A strong track record of delivering major or complex projects
• Excellent communication, client management and report writing capabilities
• The confidence to take ownership of projects and contribute to team growth

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working model
• Supportive and progressive culture with clear routes to further career advancement
• Opportunity to lead on diverse and high-profile client work

Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) for more information.