Principal Town Planner

Job Title: Principal Town Planner

Ref: BM388

Location: High Wycombe

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning independent planning consultancy who provide their expertise to the renewable energy, commercial, healthcare, and residential sector. They are on the lookout for an experienced and enthusiastic Principal Town Planner to join their High Wycombe office.

Benefits for the role of Principal Town Planner include:

Highly competitive salary
Generous holiday allowance
Hybrid working
Contributory pension scheme
Professional development
Personal developmentDuties for the role of Principal Town Planner include:

Leading and managing complex planning applications, appeals and strategic land promotion projects
Providing commercially focused planning advice to a diverse client base
Managing projects from initial site appraisal and planning strategy through to submission and determination
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities and other key stakeholders
Preparing and reviewing planning statements, reports, representations and supporting documentation
Identifying development opportunities and advising clients on planning risks and potential
Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and ensuring projects are delivered effectively
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team, sharing knowledge and encouraging professional developmentSkills and experience 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)
Significant experience within the UK planning system, ideally gained within a private consultancy environment
A strong track record of managing planning applications, appeals and/or strategic land promotion projects
Excellent knowledge of planning policy, legislation and development management processes
The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines effectively
Strong communication, negotiation and report-writing skills
Confidence in developing client relationships and providing commercially aware planning advice
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a close-knit teamIf This role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to architecture please feel free to contact Ben Moore on (phone number removed) or email . There are many more roles available on our website at . This is a permanent role