Principal Town Planner

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.

This position offers the opportunity to:

• Take a leading role on complex, high-profile and strategic projects across the region

• Join a supportive, ambitious and highly collaborative team

• Work closely with a varied client base spanning both public and private sectors

• Influence business direction and support the development of the wider team

As Principal Town Planner, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on planning applications, appeals, development promotions and strategic land projects

• Providing specialist planning advice to clients, stakeholders and project teams

• Developing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives

• Managing project budgets, timelines and quality of delivery

• Mentoring and supporting the development of junior and mid-level planners

The ideal candidate will have:

• MRTPI status

• Demonstrable experience within planning consultancy, or a mix of consultancy and local authority experience

• A strong track record of delivering major or complex projects

• Excellent communication, client management and report writing capabilities

• The confidence to take ownership of projects and contribute to team growth

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

• Hybrid working model

• Supportive and progressive culture with clear routes to further career advancement

• Opportunity to lead on diverse and high-profile client work

Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) for more information