Principal Planning Consultant

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Shrewsbury, England

£45000 - £65000 per annum

Full Time

Engineering

19 March 2026

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Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to step into a senior, influential role within a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy?

I’m working with a highly respected planning and property practice with a strong presence across the Midlands and beyond. Due to continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, they are looking to appoint a Principal Town Planner to join their Shrewsbury office and play a key role in shaping the future of the planning team.


The Opportunity

This is a leadership-level position offering the chance to:

  • Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, rural and mixed-use projects

  • Lead on complex planning applications and strategic land promotion

  • Manage client relationships and act as a trusted adviser

  • Mentor and develop junior members of the planning team

  • Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the office

You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where planners work closely with colleagues across other disciplines, offering genuinely integrated advice to clients.


About You

The ideal candidate will have:

  • MRTPI chartered status

  • Significant post-qualification experience within consultancy or a similar environment

  • A strong track record of managing complex planning applications and appeals

  • Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing situations

  • Experience mentoring or managing junior planners

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This role would suit an ambitious Senior Planner ready to step up, or an existing Principal Planner seeking a new challenge with greater autonomy and progression potential.


What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience

  • Clear pathway to Associate and beyond

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

  • Strong pipeline of secured work

  • Supportive, collaborative culture

  • Enhanced benefits package


If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence projects, shape strategy, and progress your career within a respected consultancy, I’d be delighted to speak with you confidentially.

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