Senior Town Planner — Hybrid & High-Impact Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Chartership support

Professional development

Job summary

WSP Cambridge is seeking an experienced Associate/Associate Director to lead planning consultancy projects across private sector clients. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, provide high-quality planning advice, and drive business development while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes leadership, project budgeting, and growth within a supportive team, with opportunities for Chartered status and regional development across East Anglia.

Qualifications

• We expect strong technical skills and client-facing experience in private sector consultancy.
• Proven analytical capabilities and drive to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent organisation and leadership potential for growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality planning advice across development stages.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams on planning projects.
• Chair client meetings and manage project budgets.
• Coach junior staff and support senior colleagues on large-scale projects.
• Develop key client relationships and contribute to tenders and bids.
• Engage in active business development and raise team profile.

Skills

Technical skills

Client management

Analytical skills

Drive & determination

Organisational skills

Leadership potential

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

WSP Cambridge is seeking an experienced Associate/Associate Director to lead planning consultancy projects across private sector clients. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, provide high-quality planning advice, and drive business development while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes leadership, project budgeting, and growth within a supportive team, with opportunities for Chartered status and regional development across East Anglia.