Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead

Principal Planner Location: KetteringPenguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a reputable consultancy to recruit a Principal Planner for their Kettering office.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 RoleAs 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 promotionsProviding strategic planning advice to landowners, developers, and private clientsPreparing and reviewing detailed planning statements and technical submissionsManaging client relationships and acting as a trusted advisorCoordinating internal teams and external consultantsSupporting business development initiatives and identifying new opportunitiesMentoring and guiding junior planners within the teamAttending stakeholder meetings, public consultations, and committee hearingsAbout YouThe successful Principal Planner will have:MRTPI Chartered statusSignificant experience within consultancy or a comparable planning environmentProven track record delivering complex planning projectsStrong commercial awareness and client management skillsExcellent written, analytical, and communication abilitiesExperience mentoring or supervising junior team membersWhy Apply?Senior leadership role within a respected consultancyHybrid working arrangementsVaried and high-quality project portfolioClear scope for continued progressionSupportive, collaborative, and professional team cultureFor further information on this Principal Planner role in Kettering, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment #J-18808-Ljbffr