Senior Planner in CB1

Energy Jobline ZR; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their planning team. This role involves leading planning applications, managing processes across multiple sites, and providing strategic advice. The ideal candidate will be MRTPI qualified with experience in residential or mixed-use planning. The firm values sustainable design and offers competitive salary and benefits, including a car allowance and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential or mixed-use planning.
• Experience ideally within a developer, consultancy, or local authority setting.
• Strong understanding of local plan policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Manage planning processes across multiple sites.
• Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic planning advice to the land and development teams.
• Monitor changes in planning policy.

Skills

Confident communicator

Excellent report writing

Negotiation skills

Strong understanding of UK planning legislation

Passionate about sustainable design

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards full membership

Job description

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Job Description

Senior Town Planner - Cambridge | Award-Winning Housebuilder

Permanent | £55,000-£65,000 + benefits + bonus

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step with a forward-thinking developer? We're working with a highly regarded, design-led housebuilder with an exceptional reputation for creating sustainable, high-quality communities across the East of England.

Due to continued growth, they're seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their Cambridge-based planning team.

The Role

You'll 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'll help shape planning strategy and guide projects from early feasibility through to consent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the 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

• MRTPI qualified (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 their thoughtful design ethos, sustainable practices, and collaborative culture. You'll be joining a close-knit planning team within a company that values professional development and gives genuine autonomy to shape projects from the ground up.

Location: Cambridge (hybrid working available)

Salary: £55,000-£65,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits

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