Morson Edge is currently recruiting for a Principal Town Planner to join an established planning-led consultancy based in Gloucestershire.

With a diverse project pipeline covering residential, strategic land, and renewable energy schemes, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of projects, work independently, and contribute to the growth of a high-performing team.

You''ll be working alongside a small, experienced team, managing projects from inception through to completion, and helping to mentor junior staff while supporting client management and business development.

What You''ll Be Doing

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  Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects, including residential, strategic, and renewable schemes, from inception through to delivery.

  
  



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  Taking responsibility for client relationships and managing consultants where required.

  
  



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  Preparing planning applications, statements, reports, and supporting technical documents.

  
  



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  Participating in public consultations and representing projects to stakeholders.

  
  



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  Mentoring and developing junior team members, supporting their technical growth.

  
  



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  Contributing to business development, promoting services, and supporting the team''s growth.

  
  

What We''re Looking For

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  MRTPI (or working towards) with strong private-sector experience, ideally from a consultancy environment.

  
  



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  Proven experience managing development control projects and residential schemes.

  
  



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  Direct client management experience and the ability to take projects from inception to delivery.

  
  



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  Confident and independent, with the ability to take a strategic view while delivering practical outcomes.

  
  



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  Collaborative mindset with a focus on practical delivery rather than excessive detail.

  
  



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  Experience in renewable energy projects and/or minerals planning advantageous but not essential.

  
  

What''s On Offer

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