Job Title: Principal town planner or Associate Town Planner Location: Exeter or Cardiff Benefits: Profit Share Scheme, Pension Employment Type: Full-time, PermanentAre you an established planning professional ready to take the lead on nationally significant renewable energy and infrastructure projects? This is a unique opportunity for a Principal or Associate-level Chartered Planner to step into a senior leadership role within a purpose-driven planning consultancy, playing a central role in delivering projects that directly support the UK''s net zero ambitions.The Role You will act as a project lead on major infrastructure and clean energy schemes, overseeing planning strategies, managing client relationships, and guiding multidisciplinary teams through the full development lifecycle. This is a high-trust, high-responsibility role suited to a proactive and commercially minded planning expert. You will also play an instrumental role in mentoring junior colleagues, maintaining high technical standards, and contributing to the company''s business development and growth.Key Responsibilities Project Leadership: Take full responsibility for leading large-scale planning applications (TCPA, DNS), ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality expectations. Strategic Planning Advice: Provide expert planning advice to clients, identify risks and opportunities, and shape planning strategies aligned with project and policy objectives. Client Engagement: Act as a key advisor to ..... full job details .....