Senior/Principal Town Planner

Senior / Principal Town Planner - Lincolnshire (Hybrid)
Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 + bonus + benefits

Are you a talented Senior or Principal Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a forward-thinking, design-led planning consultancy based in Lincolnshire, known for delivering high-quality rural, residential, and commercial developments across the region and beyond.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice that combines planning expertise with architectural creativity - producing bespoke schemes that balance design quality, sustainability, and commercial success. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, the team is now looking for an experienced planner to take on a key role within the business.

You'll lead a range of planning projects - from rural conversions and farm diversification to high-end residential and mixed-use schemes. Working closely with architects, developers, and landowners, you'll play a hands-on role in shaping unique developments that make a lasting impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing complex planning applications and appeals from concept through to determination.

• Preparing and submitting planning and prior approval applications.

• Providing strategic advice to clients and stakeholders.

• Representing clients at planning committee and appeal hearings.

• Supporting business development and mentoring junior colleagues.

You'll be MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartered status) with a strong understanding of planning policy and development management. You'll bring consultancy or client-side experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, commercially aware approach to problem-solving.

Requirements:

• MRTPI (or eligible for chartered membership).

• Proven experience in rural and residential planning.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

• A genuine interest in design-led, sustainable development.

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.

• Hybrid working with flexible hours.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Professional development support and career progression to Associate.

• A collaborative, close-knit team environment with a real passion for quality planning and design.

If you're looking to join a growing consultancy where your expertise and creativity will be valued - and where you can make a visible impact on high-quality rural and residential projects - we'd love to hear from you