Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead

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Principal Planner Location: Kettering Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a reputable consultancy to recruit a Principal Planner for their Kettering office.

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to step into a senior leadership role within a well-established and respected property and planning consultancy.

The position offers the chance to lead complex projects, manage client relationships, and support the growth and development of the planning team across a diverse portfolio of rural, residential, and commercial schemes.

The Role As a Principal Planner , you will take a leading role in delivering high-quality planning services, managing projects from early strategy through to determination and appeal where required.

You will act as a senior point of contact for clients and provide commercially focused advice across a range of development proposals.

Key responsibilities include: Leading major planning applications, appeals, and site promotions Providing strategic planning advice to landowners, developers, and private clients Preparing and reviewing detailed planning statements and technical submissions Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor Coordinating internal teams and external consultants Supporting business development initiatives and identifying new opportunities Mentoring and guiding junior planners within the team Attending stakeholder meetings, public consultations, and committee hearings About You The successful Principal Planner will have: MRTPI Chartered status Significant experience within consultancy or a comparable planning environment Proven track record delivering complex xbpsjku planning projects Strong commercial awareness and client management skills Excellent written, analytical, and communication abilities Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members Why Apply? Senior leadership role within a respected consultancy Hybrid working arrangements Varied and high-quality project portfolio Clear scope for continued progression Supportive, collaborative, and professional team culture For further information on this Principal Planner role in Kettering, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment
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Location:
Kettering
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management And Consultancy

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