Principal Town Planner — Lead, Shape Projects (Hybrid)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Principal Town Planner to join its Shrewsbury office and lead a multidisciplinary planning team. You will own a varied portfolio, lead complex applications, manage key clients, and mentor junior planners in a collaborative environment.

The role offers hybrid working, strong progression potential to Associate, and a supportive culture with a robust project pipeline across residential, commercial and rural sectors.

Qualifications

• MRTPI chartered status or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, rural and mixed-use projects.
• Lead on complex planning applications and strategic land promotion.
• Manage client relationships and act as trusted adviser.
• Mentor and develop junior planning staff.
• Contribute to business development and office growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Education

MRTPI Chartered

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Principal Town Planner to join its Shrewsbury office and lead a multidisciplinary planning team. You will own a varied portfolio, lead complex applications, manage key clients, and mentor junior planners in a collaborative environment.

The role offers hybrid working, strong progression potential to Associate, and a supportive culture with a robust project pipeline across residential, commercial and rural sectors.