Principal Planner Location: 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.

Role Overview

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

Candidate Profile

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 ...