Cambridge Town Planner - Growth & Career Progression

Confidential; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave 25 days

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Travel insurance

Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteer day

Smart working policy

Full-time 37.5 hours

Part-time options

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy with the appointment of an experienced Town Planner to join their growing team in Cambridge.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects, providing planning advice to clients across a range of development proposals. You will be part of a collaborative team with strong development potential and clear progression.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualification or be working towards chartership with significant relevant experience.
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar planning environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, planning policy and development management.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and confidence dealing directly with clients.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and planning research tools.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing planning appraisals for land, buildings and development proposals.
• Undertaking planning policy research, site assessments and analysis.
• Preparing and submitting pre-application enquiries, planning applications and appeals.
• Drafting planning statements and other supporting documentation.
• Contributing to Design and Access Statements, Sustainability Statements and associated reports.
• Managing a varied portfolio of projects and ensuring work is delivered within agreed timescales.
• Liaising and negotiating with local planning authorities, consultees and other stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and industry contacts.
• Attending and presenting at client meetings, public consultations, Parish Council meetings and Planning Committees where required.
• Developing practical and commercially focused planning strategies.
• Preparing high-quality reports and providing clear planning recommendations.
• Keeping up to date with planning legislation, policy, guidance and wider market trends.

Skills

MRTPI

Client liaison

Project management

MS Office

Education

MRTPI/Chartered status in progress

Tools

Planning research tools

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy with the appointment of an experienced Town Planner to join their growing team in Cambridge.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects, providing planning advice to clients across a range of development proposals. You will be part of a collaborative team with strong development potential and clear progression.