Principal Town Planner

Senior Town Planner / Principal Town Planner / Associate Director Cardiff (Hybrid Working) A leading planning and development consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner, Principal Town Planner or Associate Director to join its growing Cardiff team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take the next step in their career with a highly respected consultancy working across a diverse range of projects throughout Wales and the wider UK. The successful Senior Town Planner, Principal Town Planner or Associate Director will join an established and collaborative planning team with a strong reputation across residential, commercial, mixed-use, energy and strategic land projects. The business offers a supportive environment, strong progression opportunities and the chance to work on high-profile developments from inception through to delivery. This position offers hybrid working, with 3 days per week based in the Cardiff office and the remainder working remotely.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, Principal Town Planner or Associate Director, you will:

• Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning projects
• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals
• Provide strategic planning advice to a broad client base
• Manage client relationships and attend stakeholder meetings
• Support and mentor junior members of the planning team
• Contribute to business development and networking activities

About You

The ideal Senior Town Planner, Principal Town Planner or Associate Director will have:

• MRTPI qualification or working towards chartership
• Experience within either consultancy or local authority planning
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Experience managing projects and client relationships
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous What's on Offer
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Clear progression opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the Cardiff office)
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Exposure to high-quality and varied planning projects
• Professional development and training support
• Enhanced benefits package This opportunity would suit an ambitious Senior Town Planner, experienced Principal Town Planner or commercially minded Associate Director looking to join a respected consultancy with a strong pipeline of work and genuine long-term career prospects. To apply or find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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