Position: Principal Planner/Associate Director Location: Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experienceAbout the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Planner to join a leading independent Chartered Town Planning Practice based in Beaconsfield. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, from residential developments to strategic land promotion, providing comprehensive planning services across England. As a Principal Planner, you will lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and strategic land promotion projects, delivering high-quality planning advice and securing planning consents for clients. You will also play a key role in business development, client relationship management, and mentoring junior staff.Key Responsibilities Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and strategic land promotion projects. Provide expert planning advice to clients, ensuring compliance with national and local planning policies. Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and representations to local planning authorities. Conduct site appraisals and feasibility studies to assess development potential. Liaise with clients, local authorities, statutory consultees, and other stakeholders. Represent clients at planning committee meetings and public inquiries. Mentor and support junior planning staff, fostering a collaborative team environment. Contribut