Principal Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Stamford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Stamford seeks a Principal Town Planner to oversee major applications and provide strategic advice. This is an ideal role for a qualified planner with strong communication and management skills. The position offers mentorship opportunities and a supportive culture with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Autonomy and flexibility

Diverse workload across urban and rural projects

Opportunities for career progression into Associate roles

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in town planning.
• Proven success managing complex planning applications and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Lead planner on large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Prepare and submit complex planning applications and appeals.
• Build relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic planning advice and policy guidance.
• Contribute to business development and client engagement.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Commercial mindset with strong client relationship abilities

Experience mentoring or managing junior planners

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

Principal Town Planner

Location: Stamford

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with an independent planning consultancy in their search for a Principal Town Planner to join their team based in Stamford. This role is ideal for an experienced planner ready to take on a strategic and client-facing role, contributing to a growing portfolio of high-profile projects.

As a Principal Town Planner, you will be instrumental in leading major planning applications and advising clients on complex planning strategies. This is a great opportunity to take the lead on a wide variety of work while playing a key role in mentoring junior colleagues and supporting the growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as lead planner on large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments

• Prepare and oversee the submission of complex planning applications and appeals

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders

• Provide strategic planning advice and policy guidance

• Contribute to business development and client engagement

Candidate Requirements:

• MRTPI qualified with extensive experience in town planning

• Proven success managing complex planning applications and appeals

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A commercial mindset with strong client relationship abilities

• Experience mentoring or managing junior planners is desirable

Why Join?

• Work with a consultancy that values autonomy, flexibility, and professional development

• Access to a diverse workload spanning both urban and rural projects

• Supportive culture with opportunities for career progression into Associate roles

• Hybrid and flexible working options available

If you are interested in this Principal Town Planner position, contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email [e-mail]