Job Title: Principal Town Planner
Ref: BM367
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)
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. For a planner looking for greater autonomy, professional recognition and the chance to make a real difference, this could be a particularly exciting next step.
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