Principal Planner - Infrastructure and Utilities Location: Thetford, Leatherhead and Bicester Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy at the forefront of some of the UK''s most high-profile infrastructure and utilities projects.This award-winning consultancy delivers expert planning and environmental services across sectors such as renewable energy, water, transport, and telecoms. With projects ranging from HS2 and nuclear energy to offshore wind, they are helping drive the UK toward Net Zero by 2050. Their culture is collaborative, forward-thinking, and people-focused - offering a true team environment where ideas and personal development are championed.Due to continued growth, their Environmental and Planning Team is seeking an experienced Principal Planner to join them and lead on a range of complex projects across their national portfolio.The RoleAs a Principal Planner, you will:Lead or manage a small team, delivering expert planning input across major utility and infrastructure projects.Manage planning applications, appraisals, and development consents, ensuring projects align with environmental policy and regulations.Act as a key advisor to clients and stakeholders, drawing on internal and external expertise to achieve project objectives.Play a central role in business development, cross-selling wider services, and improving internal processes.Support junior team members through mentoring and effective line management, ..... full job details .....