Job Title: Principal Town Planner Location: NorthamptonAbout the CompanyPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary land and property consultancy with offices across the Midlands.The business delivers a wide range of services including planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation, and business consultancy, helping clients maximise the value and potential of their assets.You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary development team made up of planners, engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, and architects. The organisation offers the ideal balance between scale and agility - large enough to deliver diverse, high-quality projects, yet small enough to provide autonomy, visibility, and genuine cross-disciplinary collaboration.Due to strategic growth within the Kettering office, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planning Consultant to help establish and expand the planning and development presence across Northamptonshire.The RoleThis is a senior-level position combining strategic leadership, business development, and hands-on planning consultancy delivery. You will act as a key figure within the Kettering office, driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and enhancing market presence.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical & DeliveryAct as the lead planning expert within the Kettering officeDeliver planning consultancy services across a variety of sectorsProvide both general and strategic planning advice to clientsCoordinate and prepare planning applications with internal teamsManage post-planning negotiations, appeals, and related processesOversee development lifecycle stages including technical design, procurement, and construction-phase inputLead multidisciplinary project teams, managing delivery, risk, and programme performanceSupport and mentor junior team members to develop technical capabilityStrategic & Business DevelopmentDrive growth of the planning and development offer across NorthamptonshireBuild and maintain strong relationships with developers, landowners, promoters, and agentsCross-sell complementary services including land promotion, valuation, and agency workIncrease brand awareness and generate new instructionsIdentify opportunities to diversify services and expand into new marketsImprove operational efficiency, productivity, and profitabilityStrengthen integration across the wider service offeringAbout YouWe are seeking an experienced planning professional with strong leadership and commercial capability.Essential RequirementsMRTPI qualified (or equivalent)Proven experience in planning consultancy and development-led workTrack record of business development, networking, or team growthStrong understanding of the full development processExperience in post-planning, technical design, and project deliveryExcellent project management and coordination skillsFull UK driving licencePersonal AttributesStrategic thinker with strong attention to detailConfident decision-maker and problem solverStrong communicator and relationship builderCommercially aware and growth-focusedResilient, adaptable, and proactivePassion for innovation and continuous improvementBenefitsCompetitive salary (dependent on experience)Private healthcare (BUPA)35 days holiday (including bank holidays)Additional birthday day offExtra holiday for long serviceDiscretionary bonus schemeEnhanced pension scheme (NEST)Professional membership fees paid + CPD supportEmployee Assistance Programme + health plan + flu jabAgile and flexible working cultureEV and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemesInterested?The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or email