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Senior​/Principal Planning Consultant

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, EC1A, England, UK
Listing for: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer
  • Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 GBP Yearly GBP 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Greater London

Senior / Principal Planning Consultant
Location:
London

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a leading, multi disciplinary consultancy in their search for a Senior / Principal Planning Consultant to join their established planning team in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a senior role, working on a wide range of high profile projects across sectors including residential, commercial, infrastructure, regeneration, and mixed‑use development. The position offers a strong platform for career progression, leadership responsibility, and involvement in shaping strategic planning outcomes.

The Role

As a Senior / Principal Planning Consultant
, you will play a key role in managing complex planning projects, providing expert advice to clients, and supporting the continued growth of the planning team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing planning applications, appeals, and pre‑application strategies
  • Providing strategic planning advice to a diverse client base
  • Leading projects from inception through to determination
  • Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams
  • Mentoring junior planners and contributing to team development
  • Supporting business development and client relationship management
About You

You will ideally have:

  • A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
  • MRTPI status (or working towards for Senior level)
  • Significant experience in UK planning, ideally within consultancy
  • Strong report writing, communication, and project management skills
  • A proactive and commercially aware approach
Why Apply?

This Senior / Principal Planning Consultant role offers the opportunity to work within a respected consultancy delivering quality planning advice on impactful developments, alongside clear progression and a supportive working environment.

If you are interested in this Senior / Principal Planning Consultant position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment
.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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