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Principal Planner : Infrastructure and Utilities
Location: Thetford, Leatherhead and Bicester
Penguin Recruitment is supporting a dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy at the forefront of UK infrastructure and utilities projects. This award-winning consultancy provides planning and environmental services across sectors like renewable energy, water, transport, and telecoms, contributing to the UK's Net Zero goal by 2050. They foster a collaborative, forward-thinking, and people-focused culture, promoting ideas and personal development.
Due to growth, their Environmental and Planning Team seeks an experienced Principal Planner to lead complex projects across their national portfolio.
The Role
As a Principal Planner, You Will
* Lead or manage a small team, delivering planning input on major utility and infrastructure projects.
* Manage planning applications, appraisals, and development consents, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
* Advise clients and stakeholders, leveraging internal and external expertise.
* Contribute to business development, cross-selling services, and process improvements.
* Mentor junior team members and support their development.
* Represent the business at events and forums.
About You
To succeed, you will have:
* A relevant planning degree and Chartered Membership of the RTPI (MRTPI).
* Experience in planning within infrastructure, utilities, or major developments.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A collaborative, commercially aware approach.
* Strong organizational skills and proactive attitude.
* Knowledge of GIS and environmental planning disciplines.
* A full UK driving license.
Benefits
* Annual bonus, 25 days holiday + birthday off
* Private healthcare, flexible working, parental leave
* Pension, life assurance, professional development
* Cycle scheme, EV salary sacrifice, sabbatical
* Mental health support, company events
If interested, contact Josh Jones or the hiring manager ASAP.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Advertising Services
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