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Principal Town Planner
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PRINCIPAL TOWN PLANNER - INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
KEY POINTS
- Established planning consultancy with a strong UK presence
- London based role with flexible and hybrid working options
- Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
- Work on major infrastructure projects - the most complex DCO / NSIP work out there
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Due to continued growth, a respected planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Planner to their London based team. The practice advises on a wide range of planning matters across the public and private sectors and is known for delivering pragmatic, commercially aware planning advice on complex infrastructure projects.
THE BENEFITS
- Salary up to £70,000 DOE
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- High profile project portfolio across large scale infrastructure projects
- Clear progression within a supportive and growing consultancy
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THE PRINCIPAL PLANNER ROLE:
You’ll play a key role in delivering and managing infrastructure planning projects, supporting clients through the planning and consents process from early advice to determination. The position involves managing applications and appeals, advising clients on planning strategy, supporting junior staff, and contributing to business development.
PRINCIPAL PLANNER ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Proven experience in infrastructure planning within a consultancy or similar environment
- Strong track record of managing planning applications through the DCO process
- Commercially minded with the ability to provide clear, practical advice
- Experience with or exposure to complex infrastructure projects would be beneficial
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via dan.butler@hirecracker.com. For further information please call me on 01244 739 390 / 07881 244 212. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS
Town Planning, Planning Consultancy, Development Management, Planning Applications, Client Advisory, Sustainable Development, Green Infrastructure, RTPI, SCO, NSIP, Consenting
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