Principal / Associate Town Planner – Cardiff
Morson Edge is collaborating with a design‑led placemaking consultancy to recruit a Principal / Associate Town Planner for their Cardiff studio. This role offers an 8–10+ year experienced planning professional the opportunity to take on a senior, client‑facing position within a collaborative, multidisciplinary consultancy. The practice spans sectors such as residential, healthcare, education, regeneration, commercial, energy and mixed‑use developments, delivering integrated planning, urban design and landscape solutions across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a range of planning projects across multiple sectors
* Provide strategic planning advice and manage planning applications and appeals
* Act as a key client contact and help develop new business opportunities
* Manage project programmes, budgets and fee delivery
* Collaborate with urban design and landscape teams to deliver integrated solutions
* Represent clients at meetings, consultations and stakeholder engagements
* Mentor and support junior members of the planning team
Essential Skills & Experience
* MRTPI qualified
* 8–10+ years' planning experience, ideally within consultancy
* Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
* Proven project running and client management experience
* Commercially aware with ability to contribute to fee generation and business growth
* Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
* Proactive, collaborative and confident working within a fast‑paced consultancy environment
What's on Offer
* Salary between £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
* Opportunity to join a growing, employee‑focused consultancy
* Collaborative and design‑led working environment
* Clear progression opportunities within an expanding team
* Cardiff‑based role with primarily studio‑based culture and flexibility to work from home occasionally
* Opportunity to work on nationally significant and high‑profile projects
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