
Principal Town Planner
- London Nottingham
- £55,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
This role offers high-level exposure to complex and high-profile projects across the UK, with a strong pipeline of work covering infrastructure, energy, residential, commercial, and mixed-use development.
Key Responsibilities:
·Provide high-quality, commercially focused planning advice to a broad client base including developers, landowners, and public sector bodies
·Lead on major projects and manage a varied portfolio of planning work
·Draft and submit planning applications, appeals, and development plan representations
·Prepare planning appraisals and due diligence reports
·Contribute to business development and client relationship management
·Support and mentor junior team members
About You:
·MRTPI chartered with significant post-qualification experience (ideally 7+ years)
·Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedure
·A background in either consultancy, local government, or a legal/planning interface environment
·Experience managing complex planning applications, appeals, and negotiations
·Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
·Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines
What's on Offer:
·Competitive salary and benefits package
·Hybrid working model (3 days a week in-office)
·A collaborative, professional environment with access to legal and planning expertise
·The opportunity to work on nationally significant developments and policy matters
·Clear pathways for career development and progression
Looking to elevate your planning career within a unique, cross-disciplinary environment?
If you are a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner looking to join a team that will really value and help you progress, please do pop your CV across to ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com or call 02393 876 054Reference - 60449Principal Town PlannerCity of London Posted about 12 hours agoShare this jobSign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this fieldCreate alertYou agree to ourLatest JobsGreater LondonContract - Full Time£22.52 - 26.49 per hourGreater LondonPermanent - Full Time£70k per yearOxfordPermanent - Full Time£30k per yearCambridgePermanent - Full Time£60k - 65k per yearManchesterPermanent - Full Time£30k - 33k per yearStart your job search hereAtoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1xAtoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1xPolicyContact Us:Portsmouth - Lakeside North Harbour
- Portsmouth - Lakeside North Harbour