Principal Town Planner

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: Milton Keynes
Job Description:

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?

  • 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

The Role

  • 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

About You

  • 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 (phone number removed) for more information.

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Posted: February 28th, 2026