Principal Town Planner

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Full time
Location: Thetford
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Job offered by: Carrington West
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Job Title:

Principal Town Planner Location:

East Anglia Salary:

£50-£60k DOE Job Type:

Full-Time, Permanent I am currently working with one of my clients, a leading planning and environmental consultancy, who are looking for a Principal Town Planner to join their dynamic and rapidly growing Planning team with a strong track record of delivering high-quality services across a variety of sectors, playing a key role in delivering complex, exciting projects for a range of clients in utilities and infrastructure. Job Overview:

As a Principal Town Planner, you will lead and manage planning projects, contributing your expertise to diverse schemes, including new capital projects, property portfolio developments, and securing planning consents across a range of sectors. You will be responsible for providing strategic planning advice, managing the preparation of planning applications and technical reports, and ensuring compliance with planning policies and environmental legislation. You will need to be a strong and confident character as initially you will be the only planner in the East region (with the opportunity to lead a team long term) and be client facing a lot of the time. Key Responsibilities:

Deliver environmental and planning services for projects of varying environmental sensitivities, including feasibility assessments, screening, scoping, and planning. Provide advice and prepare technical reports, including planning applications, in compliance with UK environmental and planning legislation, guidance, and policies. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, clients, technical specialists, and Local Authority planning officers. Attend meetings and site visits as needed. Meet deadlines, objectives, and client expectations while pro actively driving progress and continuous improvement. Support the wider Environmental and Planning team on other projects, providing expertise on complex planning issues, seeking efficiencies, and identifying new business opportunities. Support business development activities, cross-sell services, and contribute to building relationships with potential clients. Maintain professional development through continuous learning and CPD activities. If working towards professional membership (e.g., RTPI), take responsibility for progress and self-improvement. Ensure all work complies with relevant legal, regulatory, and organisational policies and standards. Key Skills and Qualifications:

A relevant planning degree and Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI). Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to prepare fee proposals and technical reports. Commercially aware, with the ability to understand and meet client needs and requirements. Excellent communication skills, with a willingness to learn, develop, and collaborate effectively with team members and clients. Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects effectively. Full UK driving licence is essential. How to Apply:

If you are a Principal Town Planner looking to join a growing company and have more responsibility and progression, please do pop your CV across to

ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com

or call

02393 876 054 . Job reference:

56419

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