Senior / Principal Planner – Town Planning Consultancy
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £35k-£50k+ (DOE)
I’m partnering with a respected independent planning consultancy in Cambridge who are looking to bring on board an experienced Senior or Principal Planner to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the variety and autonomy that comes with consultancy life — working across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land.
The role:
You’ll be involved in all stages of the planning process — from initial appraisals and site promotion through to submission and appeal. You’ll have the chance to lead projects, liaise directly with clients, and support junior colleagues as part of a collaborative and close-knit team.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing complex planning applications and appeals
* Providing expert planning advice to clients, landowners, and developers
* Preparing planning statements, policy representations, and supporting documentation
* Representing clients at committees and public consultations
* Supporting business development and mentoring team members
About you:
* MRTPI qualified (or working towards submission)
* Experience working within a consultancy or local authority environment
* Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management processes
* Confident communicator with excellent report-writing skills
* A proactive, commercially aware approach and passion for delivering high-quality work
Why this consultancy?
* Strong regional reputation with a diverse and loyal client base
* Supportive leadership team who value collaboration and career progression
* Opportunity to take ownership of projects and play a key role in shaping the team’s future
* Flexible hybrid working and a positive, social working culture
If you’re a Senior Planner ready to step up, or an experienced Principal Planner seeking a fresh challenge in a thriving Cambridge consultancy, I’d love to tell you more.
📩 Please email or call Kirsty Tanner at Zodiac Recruitment for a confidential chat. Kirsty@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk /01792 940004