Principal Town Planner

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? This position offers the opportunity to: 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 As Principal Town Planner, your responsibilities will include: 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 The ideal candidate will have: 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