Senior Town Planner
Location: Cambridge
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary property consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in Cambridge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take the next step in their career within a respected consultancy environment, working across a varied portfolio of projects including residential, rural, commercial, and strategic land developments.
You will play a key role in managing planning applications from inception through to determination, providing clear and commercially focused planning advice to a wide range of clients including landowners, developers, and private individuals.
The Role
Managing a range of planning applications and appeals
Preparing planning appraisals and development strategies
Undertaking detailed planning policy analysis
Preparing Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements, and supporting documentation
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and stakeholders
Attending site visits, client meetings, and planning committees where required
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
Requirements
RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified (or working towards Chartership)
Previous experience within a private consultancy or local authority environment
Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
Benefits
Competitive salary
Hybrid working
Pension scheme
Professional fees paid
Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities
Exposure to a diverse and high-quality project portfolio
If you're a Senior Town Planner looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy offering genuine progression and project variety, we would be keen to hear from you.
Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)