Job Title: Principal Planner
Location: Hertfordshire
About Us:
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a a renowned town planning consultancy offering personalised services across a variety of sectors, including residential, commercial, leisure, energy, and heritage. With multiple offices throughout the UK, they work on high-profile developments as well as smaller, complex proposals that benefit significantly from there planning expertise.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Principal Planner with broad planning experience and a strong commercial mindset to join our Hertfordshire office. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage diverse projects, build client relationships, and contribute to business development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare written fee proposals and conduct planning history research
- Undertake site visits, appraisals, and provide clear planning advice
- Manage pre-application advice requests, planning applications, appeals, and submissions
- Coordinate project teams and provide mentoring to junior staff
- Develop client relationships and actively participate in business development initiatives
- Represent clients at planning committee meetings and inquiries
Essential Requirements:
- RTPI Chartered Planner or eligible for membership
- Full UK driving license (exceptions considered)
- Strong understanding of planning work, commercial projects, and consultancy business
Interested?
The Director of Place and Economy is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on email (url removed) or call (phone number removed).