Planner

Thomas Gray; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A land and planning consultancy is seeking a Planner in Cambridge to manage planning applications and conduct site appraisals. The role demands a degree in Town Planning, strong knowledge of UK planning policies, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders and supporting land promotion strategies. This full-time position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment, contributing to projects from feasibility to securing consent.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confidence in liaising with clients and local authorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Confidence in liaising with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site appraisals and assess development potential.
• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications.
• Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Monitor planning policy and advise on implications for projects.
• Support land promotion strategies and contribute to project reports.
• Engage with communities and attend meetings or hearings where required.
• Work closely with surveyors, agents, and wider teams to progress sites.

Skills

Site appraisals

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI qualification or progress toward chartership

Job description

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This range is provided by Thomas Gray. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Required background: Housebuilding

Our client operates a well-established land and planning consultancy that supports landowners, developers, and institutions through every stage of land promotion and development. As a Planner you would be responsible for assessing site potential, preparing, and managing planning applications, coordinating technical inputs, and navigating local policy to secure successful outcomes. The position blends strategic site appraisal, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with surveyors and agents to help maximise value. You will balance commercial awareness and strong planning judgment, contributing to projects from initial feasibility through to securing consent.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake site appraisals and assess development potential.
• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications and supporting documents.
• Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and technical consultants.
• Monitor planning policy and advise on implications for projects.
• Support land promotion strategies and contribute to project reports.
• Engage with communities and attend meetings or hearings where required.
• Work closely with surveyors, agents, and wider teams to progress sites.

Key Requirements

• Relevant degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI qualification or progress toward chartership (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
• Confidence in liaising with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.

Ref: 4070IG

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning, Other, and Quality Assurance