Senior / Principal Planner
Location: Knutsford
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a specialist countryside planning consultancy in Cheshire with the appointment of a Senior / Principal Planner. This consultancy is recognised for delivering high-quality, well-reasoned planning advice underpinned by strong practical understanding and professional judgement.
The Opportunity
* Rural diversification and farm business developments
* Estate planning and long-term land strategies
* Planning appeals, certificates and enforcement matters
* Complex countryside planning challenges
* Residential developments of up to 100 dwellings
* Commercial greenfield developments of up to 25 acres
The consultancy places clear emphasis on quality over volume, focusing on meaningful outcomes that support clients, rural businesses and communities.
The Role
* Leading planning projects end-to-end
* Developing clear, robust planning strategies
* Explaining complex planning issues in a practical and accessible way
* Preparing high-quality planning applications and supporting documents
* Managing discussions with planning officers and external consultants
* Working directly with clients on matters of personal and commercial importance
* Contributing to a collaborative team structure that supports quality and wellbeing
About You
* Strong professional judgement and decision-making ability
* Clear written and verbal communication skills
* Emotional intelligence and client-focused thinking
* Confidence in taking responsibility for work
* A practical, grounded approach to planning
A purely rural background is not essential. MRTPI, RICS or equivalent experience is desirable but not mandatory where capability and professional maturity can be demonstrated.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working and flexibility
* High levels of autonomy with structured support
* A varied and engaging workload
* Long-term progression opportunities for the right Senior / Principal Planner
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible.
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