Principal Town Planner

Principal / Associate Town Planner – London – Award-Winning Consultancy Salary: £50,000 - £60,000pa, dependant on grade and experience + excellent bens Fraser Recruitment is working with a well-established National Planning Consultancy to appoint a Principal or Associate Town Planner for its London office. Operating for over 12 years and with multiple offices across the UK, our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality town planning advice to both private and public sector clients. Continued growth has created an opportunity for an experienced planner to join their expanding London team. About The Role You will support a varied client base across the private and public sectors, working on projects spanning Residential, Strategic Land, Later Living, Regeneration, Retail and Leisure. The position offers exposure across the full planning lifecycle, with responsibilities including: * Preparing, submitting and negotiating planning applications * Acting as the primary client contact on key projects * Managing instructions through the full development management process * Preparing fee proposals and overseeing delivery to agreed deadlines * Producing clear, concise planning reports and professional advice * Supporting local plan representations, masterplanning and appeal work This role provides genuine responsibility, autonomy, and long-term progression within a collaborative consultancy environment. About You You are likely to have: * Suitable qualifications and MRTPI status * Previous consultancy-based planning experience * Confidence leading projects and managing client relationships * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * A proactive approach to professional development This opportunity would suit a Principal Planner looking to step up, or an Associate seeking a stable platform for long-term career growth. What’s on Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package * Flexible working arrangements * Full-time or part-time options available * Exposure to a diverse range of planning sectors and project scales * Supportive, people-focused culture * Opportunity to join a growing, well-established national consultancy Interested? For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV via Fraser Recruitment