Senior Town Planner
Location: Cambridge (hybrid working available).
Salary: GBP 55,000 - 65,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits.
Employer: Cambridge Award-winning Housebuilder.
The Role
You will play a key role in promoting and delivering a diverse portfolio of residential and mixed‑use developments, working closely with internal design, technical, and land teams, as well as external consultants. You will help shape planning strategy and guide projects from early feasibility through to consent.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
* Manage planning processes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and smooth delivery.
* Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders.
* Provide strategic planning advice to the land and development teams.
* Monitor changes in planning policy and assess potential impacts on future development opportunities.
About You
* Registered with MRTPI (or working towards full membership).
* Proven experience in residential or mixed‑use planning, ideally within a developer, consultancy, or local authority setting.
* Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and local plan policy.
* Confident communicator with excellent report writing and negotiation skills.
* Passionate about sustainable design and place‑making.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected developer known for its thoughtful design ethos, sustainable practices, and collaborative culture. You will join a close‑knit planning team that values professional development and offers genuine autonomy in shaping projects from the ground up.
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