Principal Planner
Location: Nottingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well established and respected planning and design consultancy based in Nottingham. They are known for delivering innovative, high quality projects across the UK, and their office is now seeking a Principal Planner to join their senior team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative, high profile environment where planners work alongside urban designers, architects, and major clients to help shape sustainable, meaningful places.

The Benefits

Competitive salary tailored to experience

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Excellent professional development support, including RTPI CPD

Opportunities to lead nationally significant and complex projects

Inclusive and supportive team culture

Clear progression pathway within a well-regarded consultancy

The Role
As a Principal Planner, you will take a leadership role in delivering strategic and complex planning projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, regeneration, infrastructure, and mixed-use developments. You will manage client relationships, guide multidisciplinary teams, and influence projects from inception to delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, managing, and securing major planning projects

Preparing, coordinating, and submitting complex planning applications

Providing high-level planning advice, strategies, and policy guidance

Preparing planning statements, supporting documents, and proofs of evidence

Engaging with senior clients, local authorities, and stakeholders

Mentoring and developing senior and junior team members

Driving best practice and contributing to the strategic growth of the Nottingham office

About You
We're looking for a senior planning professional who brings:

MRTPI status

Significant experience in planning consultancy, local authority, or client-side roles

Proven track record delivering large-scale and complex development projects

Excellent report writing, project management, and leadership skills

Confidence in managing client relationships and influencing stakeholders

Strategic thinking, proactive approach, and passion for high-quality placemaking

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected planning consultancy where your expertise, leadership, and career ambitions will be fully supported.

If you're interested in this Principal Planner role, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment