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The Company:
My client, a dynamic Town Planning Consultancy is looking for an experienced Principal Town Planner to join the team based in Cheshire. The client specialises in expert planning advice and services across a range of sectors, with focus on renewables, infrastructure, and strategic developments.
The Position as a Principal Town Planner:
- Lead the planning and delivery of major renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and battery storage schemes.
- Provide expert planning advice to clients, ensuring compliance with local and national planning policies.
- Manage the end-to-end planning process, from initial site appraisals to securing planning consents.
- Engage with stakeholders, including local authorities, communities, and environmental agencies, to drive successful project outcomes.
Essential Criteria for a Principal Town Planner:
- Demonstrable years of experience in town planning, with a strong private sector background.
- Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy frameworks relating to renewables.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work autonomously and within a small team.
- RTPI membership (or working towards it) is desirable.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible/remote working options.
- Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects across multiple sectors.
- A supportive, close-knit team environment where your ideas and contributions will be valued.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with Town planning candidates ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on or at .
This is a permanent role.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
