Principal Planner

Principal Town Planner
Cardiff
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package

An established and highly respected planning and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Town Planner to join its growing Cardiff team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded planning professional to take a leading role in delivering major projects across strategic land, residential, mixed-use and commercial developments. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and forward-thinking team with an excellent reputation across the UK market.

The Role

As a Principal Planner, you will take ownership of complex planning projects while supporting the ongoing growth of the team and wider business. You'll work closely with developers, landowners and public sector clients, providing strategic planning advice and managing projects through the full planning lifecycle.

The position offers strong career progression potential alongside the opportunity to work on high-profile and challenging developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a range of planning projects and client accounts
• Providing strategic planning and development advice
• Preparing and reviewing planning applications, appeals and site appraisals
• Managing project teams and coordinating external consultants
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting business development activities and identifying new opportunities
• Mentoring and supporting junior planners within the team

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• MRTPI qualification
• Significant planning experience within consultancy or the private sector
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent commercial awareness and client management skills
• Proven experience leading projects and managing stakeholders
• Strong report writing and presentation abilities
• A proactive and ambitious approach with leadership potential

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear pathway for further progression
• Exposure to high-profile and varied projects
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Collaborative and supportive working culture

This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Planner ready to step up, or an established Principal Planner seeking a new challenge within a highly regarded consultancy environment.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.