Principal Planning Consultant
Overview
A superb opportunity has arisen with one of the South East’s most progressive planning consultancies for a Principal Planning Consultant to join their Reading-based team.
This business advises on strategic residential development across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, while also supporting high-growth commercial sectors including data centre development and employment-led projects. Their client base includes national developers, land promoters, institutional investors and major commercial operators.
The RoleAs Principal Planning Consultant, you will lead complex planning projects and provide strategic advice to clients.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing strategic residential applications and large-scale developments
- Drafting robust Planning Statements and supporting evidence
- Advising on data centre planning strategy and delivery
- Promoting sites through emerging Local Plans
- Leading appeal submissions and hearing preparation
- Coordinating multi-disciplinary consultants and technical teams
- Acting as lead client contact, ensuring delivery and service excellence
- Supporting and mentoring junior planners
- MRTPI qualified (or extremely close to completion)
- Commercial planning experience in employment sectors advantageous
- Strong appeal and Local Plan knowledge
- Excellent written and analytical ability
- Confident managing clients and multiple projects
This is a standout role offering exposure to both traditional residential planning and emerging high-growth development sectors.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
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