Principal Town Planner

<p data-start="0" data-end="224"><strong data-start="0" data-end="42">Principal Town Planner &#8211; Milton Keynes</strong><br data-start="42" data-end="45" /> <strong data-start="45" data-end="58">Location:</strong> Milton Keynes (hybrid working)<br data-start="89" data-end="92" /> <strong data-start="92" data-end="103">Salary:</strong> Competitive, dependent on experience + excellent benefits<br data-start="161" data-end="164" /> <strong data-start="164" data-end="177">Employer:</strong> Leading UK Planning Consultancy (confidential)</p> <p data-start="226" data-end="417">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?</p> <p data-start="419" data-end="699">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 <strong data-start="641" data-end="667">Principal Town Planner</strong> for their Milton Keynes office.</p> <h3 data-start="701" data-end="719">Why This Role?</h3> <p data-start="721" data-end="761">This position offers the opportunity to:</p> <ul data-start="763" data-end="1078"> <li data-start="763" data-end="852"> <p data-start="765" data-end="852">Take a leading role on complex, high-profile and strategic projects across the region</p> </li> <li data-start="853" data-end="915"> <p data-start="855" data-end="915">Join a supportive, ambitious and highly collaborative team</p> </li> <li data-start="916" data-end="999"> <p data-start="918" data-end="999">Work closely with a varied client base spanning both public and private sectors</p> </li> <li data-start="1000" data-end="1078"> <p data-start="1002" data-end="1078">Influence business direction and support the development of the wider team</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1080" data-end="1092">The Role</h3> <p data-start="1094" data-end="1156">As Principal Town Planner, your responsibilities will include:</p> <ul data-start="1158" data-end="1565"> <li data-start="1158" data-end="1255"> <p data-start="1160" data-end="1255">Leading on planning applications, appeals, development promotions and strategic land projects</p> </li> <li data-start="1256" data-end="1339"> <p data-start="1258" data-end="1339">Providing specialist planning advice to clients, stakeholders and project teams</p> </li> <li data-start="1340" data-end="1423"> <p data-start="1342" data-end="1423">Developing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives</p> </li> <li data-start="1424" data-end="1487"> <p data-start="1426" data-end="1487">Managing project budgets, timelines and quality of delivery</p> </li> <li data-start="1488" data-end="1565"> <p data-start="1490" data-end="1565">Mentoring and supporting the development of junior and mid-level planners</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1567" data-end="1580">About You</h3> <p data-start="1582" data-end="1612">The ideal candidate will have:</p> <ul data-start="1614" data-end="1966"> <li data-start="1614" data-end="1630"> <p data-start="1616" data-end="1630">MRTPI status</p> </li> <li data-start="1631" data-end="1742"> <p data-start="1633" data-end="1742">Demonstrable experience within planning consultancy, or a mix of consultancy and local authority experience</p> </li> <li data-start="1743" data-end="1808"> <p data-start="1745" data-end="1808">A strong track record of delivering major or complex projects</p> </li> <li data-start="1809" data-end="1887"> <p data-start="1811" data-end="1887">Excellent communication, client management and report writing capabilities</p> </li> <li data-start="1888" data-end="1966"> <p data-start="1890" data-end="1966">The confidence to take ownership of projects and contribute to team growth</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1968" data-end="1987">What&#8217;s on Offer</h3> <ul data-start="1989" data-end="2212"> <li data-start="1989" data-end="2036"> <p data-start="1991" data-end="2036">Competitive salary with discretionary bonus</p> </li> <li data-start="2037" data-end="2061"> <p data-start="2039" data-end="2061">Hybrid working model</p> </li> <li data-start="2062" data-end="2148"> <p data-start="2064" data-end="2148">Supportive and progressive culture with clear routes to further career advancement</p> </li> <li data-start="2149" data-end="2212"> <p data-start="2151" data-end="2212">Opportunity to lead on diverse and high-profile client work</p> </li> </ul> <p>Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365 108 for more information </p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TmVpbEVsbGVydG9uLjM4MzYwLjExMzA5QHBlbmd1aW5yZWNydWl0bWVudC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"></p>