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Posted 21 July, 2026

Principal Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Milton Keynes, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Principal Town Planner - Milton KeynesLocation: Milton Keynes (hybrid working)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + excellent benefitsEmployer: Leading UK Planning Consultancy (confidential)

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Are you an experienced Senior Planner ready to step up, or a Principal Town Planner seeking a new challenge with a consultancy where you can genuinely influence direction and client strategy?

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We are partnering with a well-respected, independent planning consultancy with a strong track record across residential, commercial, retail and mixed-use developments. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Principal Town Planner for their Milton Keynes office.

Why This Role?\n

This position offers the opportunity to:

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    Take a leading role on complex, high-profile and strategic projects across the region

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    Join a supportive, ambitious and highly collaborative team

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    Work closely with a varied client base spanning both public and private sectors

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    Influence business direction and support the development of the wider team

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The Role\n

As Principal Town Planner, your responsibilities will include:

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    Leading on planning applications, appeals, development promotions and strategic land projects

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    Providing specialist planning advice to clients, stakeholders and project teams

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    Developing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives

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    Managing project budgets, timelines and quality of delivery

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    Mentoring and supporting the development of junior and mid-level planners

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About You\n

The ideal candidate will have:

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    MRTPI status

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    Demonstrable experience within planning consultancy, or a mix of consultancy and local authority experience

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    A strong track record of delivering major or complex projects

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    Excellent communication, client management and report writing capabilities

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    The confidence to take ownership of projects and contribute to team growth

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What's on Offer\n
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    Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

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    Hybrid working model

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    Supportive and progressive culture with clear routes to further career advancement

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    Opportunity to lead on diverse and high-profile client work

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Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on for more information