Principal Planner

Principal Town Planner
Cardiff
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package

An established and highly respected planning and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Town Planner to join its growing Cardiff team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded planning professional to take a leading role in delivering major projects across strategic land, residential, mixed-use and commercial developments. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and forward-thinking team with an excellent reputation across the UK market.

The Role

As a Principal Planner, you will take ownership of complex planning projects while supporting the ongoing growth of the team and wider business. You'll work closely with developers, landowners and public sector clients, providing strategic planning advice and managing projects through the full planning lifecycle.

The position offers strong career progression potential alongside the opportunity to work on high-profile and challenging developments.

Key Responsibilities

Leading and managing a range of planning projects and client accounts
Providing strategic planning and development advice
Preparing and reviewing planning applications, appeals and site appraisals
Managing project teams and coordinating external consultants
Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
Supporting business development activities and identifying new opportunities
Mentoring and supporting junior planners within the teamAbout You

The ideal candidate will have:

MRTPI qualification
Significant planning experience within consultancy or the private sector
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
Excellent commercial awareness and client management skills
Proven experience leading projects and managing stakeholders
Strong report writing and presentation abilities
A proactive and ambitious approach with leadership potentialWhat's on Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Clear pathway for further progression
Exposure to high-profile and varied projects
Ongoing CPD and professional development support
Private medical insurance
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Pension scheme
Collaborative and supportive working cultureThis opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Planner ready to step up, or an established Principal Planner seeking a new challenge within a highly regarded consultancy environment.

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