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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