Principal​/Associate Town Planner

Principal / Associate Town Planner – Cardiff

Morson Edge is collaborating with a design‑led placemaking consultancy to recruit a Principal / Associate Town Planner for their Cardiff studio. This role offers an 8–10+ year experienced planning professional the opportunity to take on a senior, client‑facing position within a collaborative, multidisciplinary consultancy. The practice spans sectors such as residential, healthcare, education, regeneration, commercial, energy and mixed‑use developments, delivering integrated planning, urban design and landscape solutions across the UK.

• Lead and manage a range of planning projects across multiple sectors
• Provide strategic planning advice and manage planning applications and appeals
• Act as a key client contact and help develop new business opportunities
• Manage project programmes, budgets and fee delivery
• Collaborate with urban design and landscape teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Represent clients at meetings, consultations and stakeholder engagements
• Mentor and support junior members of the planning team

• MRTPI qualified
• 8–10+ years' planning experience, ideally within consultancy
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
• Proven project running and client management experience
• Commercially aware with ability to contribute to fee generation and business growth
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, collaborative and confident working within a fast‑paced consultancy environment

• Salary between £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a growing, employee‑focused consultancy
• Collaborative and design‑led working environment
• Clear progression opportunities within an expanding team
• Cardiff‑based role with primarily studio‑based culture and flexibility to work from home occasionally
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant and high‑profile projects