Assistant Planner to Principal Planner – Cardiff | Planning Consultancy Are you a motivated Town Planner looking for your next step in a supportive and growing consultancy? We’re working with a well-established planning consultancy based in Cardiff that is looking to expand its team with appointments ranging from Assistant Planner through to Principal Planner level. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm with a strong pipeline of projects across residential, mixed-use, commercial, and strategic land developments throughout Wales and the wider UK. The Opportunity Due to continued growth and an increasing project workload, our client is seeking talented planners at multiple levels to strengthen their Cardiff office. Whether you're at the early stages of your planning career or already operating at a senior level, the company offers a collaborative environment with clear progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities (level dependent) Supporting and managing planning applications and appeals Preparing planning appraisals, reports, and strategy documents Liaising with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders Contributing to site promotions and local plan representations Managing projects and mentoring junior staff (Senior/Principal level) About You Degree or Masters in Town Planning or a related discipline Working towards or already holding RTPI membership (or equivalent) Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment Strong report writing and communication skills Ability to manage workload and client relationships (Senior/Principal level) What’s on Offer Competitive salary depending on experience Clear career progression from Assistant through to leadership level Exposure to a wide range of high-profile projects Support with RTPI chartership Hybrid working and flexible arrangements Friendly and collaborative office culture Location: Cardiff Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Levels: Assistant Planner – Principal Planner If you’re looking to join a consultancy where you can genuinely progress your career and work on exciting projects across Wales and beyond, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more or apply confidentially, please get in touch. kirsty@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk /01792 940004