Principal PlannerLocation: Stratford upon Avon

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-regarded multi-service development consultancy in their search for a Principal Planner to join their thriving Stratford upon Avon team.

This consultancy has rapidly expanded in the region and delivers a full range of services-spanning strategic planning, design strategy, heritage, architecture, and economic development-with a collaborative, expert-driven approach.

As a Principal Planner, you will:

• Lead multi-disciplinary project work, offering strategic land promotion and securing planning permissions

• Develop and deliver project feasibility advice, application management, and policy representations

• Mentor and guide junior planners, contributing to their professional growth

• Engage with an array of stakeholders including developers, local authorities, landowners, and community representatives

• Actively lead on urban regeneration, development audits, strategic site allocation, and masterplanning initiatives

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Chartered RTPI status and substantial post-qualification experience

• Proven experience delivering large-scale residential or commercial developments

• Exceptional technical and strategic planning expertise

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with ability to coordinate cross-disciplinary teams

• A confident and proactive approach to client development and fee generation

• Be part of a growing, purpose-driven consultancy with an impactful presence in the Midlands

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio that spans strategic land, regeneration, heritage, and urban design

• Hybrid working arrangements that prioritise flexibility without compromising collaboration

• Opportunities to drive innovation and deliver real outcomes in local communities

If you're a Principal Planner ready to embark on a new chapter with a forward-looking consultancy that values impact, expertise, and creativity, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment:Phone:Email: