Principal Town Planner

Location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

An established and growing independent planning consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Town Planner to join its team in Sutton Coldfield. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planning professional to take on a senior role within a respected consultancy that delivers planning advice across a diverse range of residential, commercial, mixed-use, rural and strategic development projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing client relationships, leading projects, mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination and appeal. Prepare and review planning applications, appraisals, planning statements and appeal submissions.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients, landowners, developers and other stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the planning process.
• Represent clients at meetings, public consultations, hearings and inquiries where required.
• Liaise with local authorities, consultees and professional teams to progress projects efficiently.
• Support business development activities and assist in securing new instructions.
• Mentor and support junior planners, helping to develop technical and professional skills within the team.
• Keep up to date with planning legislation, policy changes and industry developments.

Qualifications

• Qualified. Significant experience within either a planning consultancy, local authority or development environment.
• Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Proven experience managing planning applications and complex development projects.
• Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence pre

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Exposure to a wide range of high-quality projects across multiple sectors.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to play a significant role in the continued growth and success of the consultancy.

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