Principal / Associate Planner

Job Title: Principal Town Planner
Ref: BM367
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career and play a leading role in delivering exciting development projects? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and forward-thinking planning consultancy in Cardiff, working with a diverse range of clients and helping shape development across Wales and beyond.

Benefits for the role of Principal Town Planner include:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• A varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects
• Greater responsibility for project delivery and client relationships
• The opportunity to contribute to business development and consultancy growth
• A collaborative working environment with scope to share knowledge and develop junior colleagues
• The chance to work on projects that contribute to the future development of Cardiff and the wider Welsh region

Requirements for the role of Principal Town Planner:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) is highly desirable
• Significant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar development environment
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system, with knowledge of Welsh planning policy and legislation particularly advantageous
• Proven experience managing complex planning applications and providing strategic planning advice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear, commercially focused recommendations
• Strong project management skills and the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• The confidence to develop and maintain relationships with clients, local authorities and other key stakeholders
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to identify solutions to challenging planning issues
• Experience mentoring colleagues and contributing to business development would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Principal Town Planner to take on a senior position within a growing planning consultancy in Cardiff. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, influence planning strategies and build strong client relationships, while playing an important role in the continued success of the business. For a planner looking for greater autonomy, professional recognition and the chance to make a real difference, this could be a particularly exciting next step.

Interested in hearing more?

If you are a Principal Town Planner looking for your next challenge in Cardiff, please get in touch with Efan Thomas at for further information or to discuss the opportunity in confidence.