Principal / Associate Planner

Principal / Associate Planner

Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) On-site
Penguin Recruitment Ltd Careers

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting development projects and shape the future of Cardiff and beyond.
  • Company: Ambitious planning consultancy with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with autonomy and the chance to mentor junior colleagues.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects and influence planning strategies.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning, MRTPI membership preferred, and significant planning experience.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career and play a leading role in delivering exciting development projects? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and forward-thinking planning consultancy in Cardiff, working with a diverse range of clients and helping shape development across Wales and beyond.

Benefits for the role of Principal Town Planner include:

  • Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience
  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development
  • A varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects
  • Greater responsibility for project delivery and client relationships
  • The opportunity to contribute to business development and consultancy growth
  • A collaborative working environment with scope to share knowledge and develop junior colleagues
  • The chance to work on projects that contribute to the future development of Cardiff and the wider Welsh region

Requirements for the role of Principal Town Planner:

  • A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
  • Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) is highly desirable
  • Significant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar development environment
  • A strong understanding of the UK planning system, with knowledge of Welsh planning policy and legislation particularly advantageous
  • Proven experience managing complex planning applications and providing strategic planning advice
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear, commercially focused recommendations
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
  • The confidence to develop and maintain relationships with clients, local authorities and other key stakeholders
  • A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to identify solutions to challenging planning issues
  • Experience mentoring colleagues and contributing to business development would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Principal Town Planner to take on a senior position within a growing planning consultancy in Cardiff. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, influence planning strategies and build strong client relationships, while playing an important role in the continued success of the business.

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We think you need these skills to ace Principal / Associate Planner

Town Planning
Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
Understanding of the UK Planning System
Knowledge of Welsh Planning Policy and Legislation
Managing Complex Planning Applications
Strategic Planning Advice
Written Communication Skills