Senior Planner/Principal Planner

Job Title: Principal Town Planner Locations: Thetford | Stamford | Leatherhead | Bicester Are you an experienced Principal Town Planner ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced, project-driven environment? We are working exclusively with a well-respected consultancy operating at the forefront of the Utilities and Infrastructure sector, supporting the UK and Ireland's journey to Net Zero. This firm is expanding its Environmental and Planning team and is looking to appoint a commercially-minded Principal Planner to oversee the delivery of complex planning projects across multiple sectors, from capital schemes to property portfolio appraisals. The Opportunity As Principal Planner, you'll lead or manage a small planning team and work across a range of exciting utility and infrastructure projects. You'll be trusted to provide technical planning guidance, drive environmental assessments, and liaise with clients, local authorities, and technical specialists to secure consents and deliver excellent results. Key Responsibilities Lead on planning strategy, deliverables, and applications for sites of varying environmental sensitivities. Manage and mentor a small sub-team, fostering development and collaboration. Prepare planning statements, screening/scoping reports, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. Provide client-facing support, ensuring deadlines, quality, and commercial objectives are met. …