Principal Planner
Location: Nottingham
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well established and respected planning and design consultancy based in Nottingham. They are known for delivering innovative, high quality projects across the UK, and their office is now seeking a Principal Planner to join their senior team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative, high profile environment where planners work alongside urban designers, architects, and major clients to help shape sustainable, meaningful places.
The Benefits
* Competitive salary tailored to experience
* Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
* Excellent professional development support, including RTPI CPD
* Opportunities to lead nationally significant and complex projects
* Inclusive and supportive team culture
* Clear progression pathway within a well-regarded consultancy
The Role
As a Principal Planner, you will take a leadership role in delivering strategic and complex planning projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, regeneration, infrastructure, and mixed-use developments. You will manage client relationships, guide multidisciplinary teams, and influence projects from inception to delivery.
Responsibilities
* Leading, managing, and securing major planning projects
* Preparing, coordinating, and submitting complex planning applications
* Providing high-level planning advice, strategies, and policy guidance
* Preparing planning statements, supporting documents, and proofs of evidence
* Engaging with senior clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
* Mentoring and developing senior and junior team members
* Driving best practice and contributing to the strategic growth of the Nottingham office
About You
We're looking for a senior planning professional who brings:
* MRTPI status
* Significant experience in planning consultancy, local authority, or client-side roles
* Proven track record delivering large-scale and complex development projects
* Excellent report writing, project management, and leadership skills
* Confidence in managing client relationships and influencing stakeholders
* Strategic thinking, proactive approach, and passion for high-quality placemaking
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected planning consultancy where your expertise, leadership, and career ambitions will be fully supported.
If you're interested in this Principal Planner role, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.
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