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Principal / Associate Planner

Cardiff

Penguin Recruitment

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
16 days ago
Salary
45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP Annual
Recruiter
Penguin Recruitment
Closes
25 Nov 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer
Contract Type
Permanent

Description

Job Title: Principal Town Planner

Ref: BM367

Location: Cardiff

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career and play a leading role in delivering exciting development projects? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and forward-thinking planning consultancy in Cardiff, working with a diverse range of clients and helping shape development across Wales and beyond.

Benefits for the role of Principal Town Planner include:

Competitive salary of 45,000 - 55,000, dependent on experienceOpportunities for career progression and professional developmentA varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use projectsGreater responsibility for project delivery and client relationshipsThe opportunity to contribute to business development and consultancy growthA collaborative working environment with scope to share knowledge and develop junior colleaguesThe chance to work on projects that contribute to the future development of Cardiff and the wider Welsh regionRequirements for the role of Principal Town Planner:

A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related disciplineChartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) is highly desirableSignificant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar development environmentA strong understanding of the UK planning system, with knowledge of Welsh planning policy and legislation particularly advantageousProven experience managing complex planning applications and providing strategic planning adviceExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear, commercially focused recommendationsStrong project management skills and the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneouslyThe confidence to develop and maintain relationships with clients, local authorities and other key stakeholdersA proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to identify solutions to challenging planning issuesExperience mentoring colleagues and contributing to business development would be advantageousThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Principal Town Planner to take on a senior position within a growing planning consultancy in Cardiff. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, influence planning strategies and build strong client relationships, while playing an important role in the continued success of the business. For a planner looking for greater autonomy, professional recognition and the chance to make a real difference, this could be a particularly exciting next step.

Interested in hearing more?

If you are a Principal Town Planner looking for your next challenge in Cardiff, please get in touch with Efan Thomas at (url removed) for further information or to discuss the opportunity in confidence.

Ad ID: 5419247111

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