Principal Planner

Job Title:

Principal Town Planner

Location:

Milton Keynes

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning and design consultancy in their search for a Principal Town Planner to join their team in Milton Keynes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Town Planner to join a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy, working across a broad portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic development projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, client management, and supporting the continued growth of the planning team.

As a Principal Town Planner, you will lead on planning projects from initial strategy through to submission and determination.

You will manage client relationships, provide strategic planning advice, and support junior colleagues while continuing to develop your career as a Principal Town Planner within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy.

• Leading and managing major planning applications and appeals
• Providing strategic planning advice across a range of development projects
• Preparing and reviewing high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Attending client meetings, consultations, and site visits
• Contributing to business development and networking activities

• RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
• MRTPI qualified
• Strong experience within a planning consultancy environment
• Excellent understanding of the UK planning system
• Experience managing complex planning projects and client relationships
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects
• Supportive and collaborative consultancy environment
• Clear progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and career support