Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Principal Town Planner – Milton Keynes
Location: Milton Keynes (hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + excellent benefits
Employer: Leading UK Planning Consultancy (confidential)
Are you an experienced Senior Planner ready to step up, or a Principal Town Planner seeking a new challenge with a consultancy where you can genuinely influence direction and client strategy?
We are partnering with a well-respected, independent planning consultancy with a strong track record across residential, commercial, retail and mixed-use developments. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Principal Town Planner for their Milton Keynes office.
Why This Role?
This position offers the opportunity to:
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Take a leading role on complex, high-profile and strategic projects across the region
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Join a supportive, ambitious and highly collaborative team
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Work closely with a varied client base spanning both public and private sectors
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Influence business direction and support the development of the wider team
The Role
As Principal Town Planner, your responsibilities will include:
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Leading on planning applications, appeals, development promotions and strategic land projects
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Providing specialist planning advice to clients, stakeholders and project teams
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Developing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives
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Managing project budgets, timelines and quality of delivery
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Mentoring and supporting the development of junior and mid-level planners
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
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MRTPI status
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Demonstrable experience within planning consultancy, or a mix of consultancy and local authority experience
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A strong track record of delivering major or complex projects
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Excellent communication, client management and report writing capabilities
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The confidence to take ownership of projects and contribute to team growth
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
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Hybrid working model
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Supportive and progressive culture with clear routes to further career advancement
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Opportunity to lead on diverse and high-profile client work
Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on for more information
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