Principal Town Planner

Overview

In this role you will lead a varied portfolio of planning projects within a respected Cardiff consultancy, guiding planning submissions and stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with a collaborative team to advise clients, manage relationships, and mentor junior members, while contributing to business development. The position offers hybrid working and opportunities to work on high-profile developments across Wales and the UK. You will shape planning outcomes from inception to delivery in a supportive, career‑progressive environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• competitive salary
• professional development and training support
• enhanced benefits package
• clear progression opportunities
• supportive and collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning projects
• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals
• Provide strategic planning advice to a broad client base
• Manage client relationships and attend stakeholder meetings
• Support and mentor junior members of the planning team
• Contribute to business development and networking activities

Key requirements

• MRTPI qualification or working towards chartership
• Experience within either consultancy or local authority planning
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Experience managing projects and client relationships
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

• strong communication
• mentoring and coaching
• stakeholder engagement
• planning submissions
• planning appeals
• report writing

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