Back Posted: Jun 21 2025

Senior Planner/Principal Planner

Thetford, England , United Kingdom

Sales jobs >> Consulting

Negotiable

Permanent

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Job Title: Principal Town Planner
Locations: Thetford | Stamford | Leatherhead | Bicester

Are you an experienced Principal Town Planner ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced, project-driven environment? We are working exclusively with a well-respected consultancy operating at the forefront of the Utilities and Infrastructure sector, supporting the UK and Ireland's journey to Net Zero.

This firm is expanding its Environmental and Planning team and is looking to appoint a commercially-minded Principal Planner to oversee the delivery of complex planning projects across multiple sectors, from capital schemes to property portfolio appraisals.

The Opportunity

As Principal Planner, you'll lead or manage a small planning team and work across a range of exciting utility and infrastructure projects. You'll be trusted to provide technical planning guidance, drive environmental assessments, and liaise with clients, local authorities, and technical specialists to secure consents and deliver excellent results.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on planning strategy, deliverables, and applications for sites of varying environmental sensitivities.
Manage and mentor a small sub-team, fostering development and collaboration.
Prepare planning statements, screening/scoping reports, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide client-facing support, ensuring deadlines, quality, and commercial objectives are met.
Support wider business development through cross-functional collaboration and identifying new service opportunities.
Engage in CPD and maintain your MRTPI chartership (if not already attained).
Provide constructive line management where applicable.About You

MRTPI Chartered or close to submission
Strong commercial awareness and ability to negotiate and influence.
Experienced in complex planning applications and environmental planning.
Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.
Confident in preparing fee proposals and advising on wider project scopes.
GIS knowledge and an understanding of key environmental disciplines is a plus.
Full UK driving licence required.Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape your future with a forward-thinking organisation that offers:

Annual bonus scheme
25 days holiday + your birthday off
Private healthcare & Vitality membership
Flexible working and family-friendly policies
Life insurance (4x salary)
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Subsidised gym & cycle to work scheme
Paid parental leaveFree on-site parking is available at all non-city centre offices.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-86887
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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