Growth-focused Town Planner – Cambridge Consultancy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary dependent on experience

25 days' annual leave + 3

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Travel insurance

Pension scheme

Excellent long-term career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Town Planner to join their Cambridge team. You will handle a broad range of planning projects, delivering high-quality advice to clients, authorities and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration, professional development and long-term career progression. The successful candidate will be MRTPI qualified (or progressing towards chartership) with experience in planning consultancy or local authorities, strong UK planning knowledge, and excellent

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualification or working towards chartership with significant relevant experience.
• Experience in planning consultancy, local authority or similar planning environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, 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 planning research tools (e.g., mapping, GIS).
• Hold 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 qualification

Client management

Communication

Organisation

Presentations

Commercial awareness

Travel willingness

Education

MRPI/chartered track (or progress)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Town Planner to join their Cambridge team. You will handle a broad range of planning projects, delivering high-quality advice to clients, authorities and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration, professional development and long-term career progression. The successful candidate will be MRTPI qualified (or progressing towards chartership) with experience in planning consultancy or local authorities, strong UK planning knowledge, and excellent