Planning Director
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: Competitive + Outstanding Bonus & Benefits
A leading UK development consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Planning Director to join its thriving Cambridge office. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded planning professional with an established client base and a strong track record of winning work, building relationships, and driving business growth. As a senior leader within the planning team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting an existing portfolio of projects while identifying and securing new opportunities across a broad range of sectors.
The Opportunity
You will become part of a well‑established planning team of approximately 15 professionals, ranging from Graduate Planner through to Executive Director level. The consultancy delivers planning services across a diverse range of sectors, including:
* Residential development
* Strategic land promotion
* Infrastructure projects
* Energy schemes
* Mixed‑use developments
* Commercial planning
This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical planning expertise with commercial acumen and a passion for developing long‑term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead planning projects from initial instruction through to successful delivery.
* Leverage your existing client network to generate new business opportunities.
* Support and expand the current client portfolio.
* Provide strategic planning advice across a variety of development sectors.
* Mentor and develop junior members of the planning team.
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the wider consultancy.
* Contribute to the continued growth and success of the Cambridge office and the national planning business.
About You
* Significant experience within UK town planning.
* An established client base with the ability to generate new business and fees.
* Strong leadership and business development skills.
* Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Experience leading complex planning projects and applications.
* MRTPI qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
Flexible Working
The consultancy offers a flexible hybrid working model, requiring three days per week in the office, with client meetings counting as office attendance, allowing for greater flexibility and autonomy.
Reward & Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive an excellent benefits package including:
* Director Bonus Scheme – up to 25% of annual salary
* Performance year runs from April to April
* Bonus paid in two instalments each year (June and December)
* 28 days annual leave
* Bank Holidays in addition
* 3 additional gifted days over the Christmas period
* Life insurance from day one
* Private healthcare
* Medicash cash plan, including dental and optical cover (available after one month of employment)
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements
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