Principal Planning Consultant Norwich

A superb opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planning
Consultant to join a leading East Anglian planning consultancy, advising on
strategic housing allocations and complex residential schemes across Norfolk
and Suffolk.

This business has developed an excellent reputation for
handling challenging planning projects, including appeal -led sites, Local Plan
promotions and major housing developments requiring careful coordination of
evidence, stakeholder engagement and delivery strategy.

The Role

As Principal Planning Consultant, you will lead complex
planning projects and act as a trusted advisor to clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing
  major residential planning applications and strategic site promotions
  
• Drafting
  robust Planning Statements and supporting evidence
  
• Leading
  Local Plan representations and examination preparation
  
• Managing
  appeal submissions and supporting hearing/inquiry teams
  
• Coordinating
  multi -disciplinary consultants and technical reports
  
• Acting
  as lead client contact, providing strategic planning advice
  
• Supporting
  junior staff through mentoring and technical guidance
  

About You

• MRTPI
  qualified (or extremely close to completion)
  
• Strong
  experience in strategic residential planning
  
• Appeal
  experience advantageous
  
• Excellent
  report writing and analytical skills
  
• Commercial
  awareness and confident client communication
  
• Ability
  to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
  

A standout opportunity for an experienced planner to take a
leading technical role within a high -quality regional consultancy.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.