Overview
Senior Town Planner / Principal Town Planner — Cambridge — Full-time Permanent
A highly regarded planning consultancy and estate agency with a strong regional presence is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner or Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to join their growing Planning & Development team in Cambridge. This is a key role for an experienced planner who can take ownership of projects, contribute to business development, and provide expert advice to a diverse client base spanning residential, commercial, and rural sectors.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning projects across East Anglia
* Prepare and submit complex planning applications and appeals
* Undertake site appraisals and provide strategic planning advice
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
* Support and mentor junior team members
* Contribute to business development and identify new opportunities
* Represent the company at planning committees, public consultations, and stakeholder meetings
Requirements
* MRTPI qualified with significant post-qualification experience
* Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy
* Proven experience delivering successful outcomes across a range of project types
* Commercially aware with excellent client-facing and communication skills
* Proactive, organised, and confident managing projects and deadlines
* Full UK driving licence (site travel required)
Benefits
* Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
* Pension scheme and private healthcare options
* Hybrid/flexible working
* Excellent career progression prospects within a supportive, professional team
* Opportunity to work on high-profile and regionally significant projects
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and commercially astute planner to join a respected, multi-disciplinary team and play a pivotal role in shaping the region's development landscape. If you are interested, please call (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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