Principal Town Planner

Carrington West; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Principal Town Planner to manage diverse planning projects and mentor junior staff. This role offers a competitive salary starting from £45,000, car allowance, and hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have RTPI membership and significant experience in town planning.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of the RTPI.
• Significant experience in town planning, either in consultancy or local authority.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure delivery of planning outcomes on time and to quality standards.
• Contribute to business development and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Expert planning advice

Project management

Mentoring junior colleagues

Communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of planning legislation

Education

Degree/Masters in Town Planning or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Principal Town Planner – Cardiff

Are you ready to take the next step in your planning career and lead on some of the most exciting projects in the UK? This Principal Town Planner opportunity in Cardiff offers you the chance to join a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy where you will be supported, challenged, and rewarded as you continue to grow. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning and development solutions across residential, commercial, regeneration, and strategic planning projects. With a collaborative team culture and a strong client base, they are seeking a Principal Town Planner to strengthen their Cardiff office and contribute to their continued success.

Role

As a Principal Town Planner, you will be leading and managing a diverse portfolio of projects, guiding them from inception to completion. You will be responsible for providing expert advice to clients, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring successful delivery of outcomes. You will also be mentoring junior colleagues, supporting their development, and helping to build a strong, capable planning team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will be working on an impressive range of projects—from residential developments to regeneration schemes—giving you exposure to complex planning challenges and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects from inception to completion.
• Provide expert planning advice to clients and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ensure delivery of planning outcomes on time and to quality standards.
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues to build a strong planning team.
• Contribute to business development and strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of the RTPI.
• Significant experience in town planning, either in consultancy or local authority.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and policy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of mentoring or supporting junior team members.
• Degree/Masters in Town Planning or equivalent.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary starting from £45,000 (DOE).
• Car allowance and performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive benefits package designed to support your career and wellbeing.
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile projects with a respected consultancy.

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If you're ambitious, motivated, and ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and contact us if you have any questions.