Principal Town Planner – Lead Policy & High-Impact Projects

Energy Jobline ZR; Winchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Flexible working

Professional development

Collaborative environment

High-profile projects

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting a Principal Town Planner to join a leading consultancy in Winchester/Southampton. You will lead planning policy development, advise clients, and manage complex projects while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment.

You will engage with stakeholders, draft policy documents, and represent clients at public consultations. A strong RTPI background and UK planning expertise are essential for this senior role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or related discipline.
• Chartered membership of RTPI.
• Extensive experience in planning policy development and project management.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy frameworks and procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of planning policy documents, including Local Plans, Neighbourhood Plans and Supplementary Planning Documents.
• Provide expert advice to clients on planning policy matters, ensuring compliance with and local regulations.
• Manage and deliver complex planning projects, from inception to completion, within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Undertake research and analysis to support evidence-based policy recommendations.
• Represent clients at public consultations, hearings and examinations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and innovative solutions.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their professional growth.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

RTPI Chartered membership

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting a Principal Town Planner to join a leading consultancy in Winchester/Southampton. You will lead planning policy development, advise clients, and manage complex projects while mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment.

You will engage with stakeholders, draft policy documents, and represent clients at public consultations. A strong RTPI background and UK planning expertise are essential for this senior role.