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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.
Why This Role?
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
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The Role
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
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About You
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
What's on Offer
- 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 365 108 for more information
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