Principal Planning Consultant – Sheffield Strategic Residential & Appeal-Led Projects
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Planning Consultant to join a growing Sheffield-based team advising on strategic residential allocations, appeals and Local Plan promotion strategies.
This consultancy has established itself as a trusted advisor to land promoters and national housebuilders, particularly in navigating complex policy environments and politically sensitive sites.
The Role You will operate as a senior project lead across multiple residential and mixed‑use schemes.
Managing complex planning applications and strategy development
Drafting comprehensive Planning Statements and appeal submissions
Preparing proofs of evidence and supporting public inquiries
Promoting sites through the Local Plan process
Supporting team workload management and mentoring
This role demands both technical excellence and strong commercial judgement.
About You
MRTPI qualified (or extremely close to completion)
Strong experience in strategic housing and appeals
Confident client‑facing presence
Strong project management and commercial awareness
This is a career‑defining opportunity within a respected regional consultancy.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
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