Principal Town Planner

Posted 10 days 9 hours ago by The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited

Permanent
Full Time
Public Sector Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Overview

Job Title: Principal Town Planner / Associate director

Location: London or Nottingham

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to join a well-regarded national Law Firm based in either their London or Nottingham offices. This is a rare chance to work within a truly multidisciplinary environment that brings together legal expertise and planning consultancy under one roof. This role offers high-level exposure to complex and high-profile projects across the UK, with a strong pipeline of work covering infrastructure, energy, residential, commercial, and mixed-use development.

Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality, commercially focused planning advice to a broad client base including developers, landowners, and public sector bodies
  • Lead on major projects and manage a varied portfolio of planning work
  • Draft and submit planning applications, appeals, and development plan representations
  • Prepare planning appraisals and due diligence reports
  • Contribute to business development and client relationship management
  • Support and mentor junior team members
About You
  • MRTPI chartered with significant post-qualification experience (ideally 7+ years)
  • Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedure
  • A background in either consultancy, local government, or a legal/planning interface environment
  • Experience managing complex planning applications, appeals, and negotiations
  • Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid working model (3 days a week in-office)
  • A collaborative, professional environment with access to legal and planning expertise
  • The opportunity to work on nationally significant developments and policy matters
  • Clear pathways for career development and progression

Looking to elevate your planning career within a unique, cross-disciplinary environment?

If you are a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner looking to join a team that will really value and help you progress, please do pop your CV across to or call

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