Principal Planner
Location: Kettering
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a reputable consultancy to recruit a Principal Planner for their Kettering office.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a senior leadership role within a well-established and respected property and planning consultancy. The position offers the chance to lead complex projects, manage client relationships, and support the growth and development of the planning team across a diverse portfolio of rural, residential, and commercial schemes.
The Role
As a Principal Planner, you will take a leading role in delivering high-quality planning services, managing projects from early strategy through to determination and appeal where required. You will act as a senior point of contact for clients and provide commercially focused advice across a range of development proposals.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading major planning applications, appeals, and site promotions
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Providing strategic planning advice to landowners, developers, and private clients
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Preparing and reviewing detailed planning statements and technical submissions
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Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
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Coordinating internal teams and external consultants
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Supporting business development initiatives and identifying new opportunities
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Mentoring and guiding junior planners within the team
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Attending stakeholder meetings, public consultations, and committee hearings
About You
The successful Principal Planner will have:
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MRTPI Chartered status
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Significant experience within consultancy or a comparable planning environment
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Proven track record delivering complex planning projects
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Strong commercial awareness and client management skills
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Excellent written, analytical, and communication abilities
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Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members
Why Apply?
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Senior leadership role within a respected consultancy
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Varied and high-quality project portfolio
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Clear scope for continued progression
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Supportive, collaborative, and professional team culture
For further information on this Principal Planner role in Kettering, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment
