Senior Town Planner - Hybrid, Residential Growth

Penguin Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Planner or Senior Planner to join their growing Planning team. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on diverse residential-led projects and requires strong planning experience and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning or related field, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a full UK driving license. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Supportive Culture

Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a town planning role, ideally in consultancy or local authority.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills are essential.
• Must have strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote land through Local Plans for allocation and Green Belt release.
• Manage planning enquiries and prepare high-quality submissions.
• Represent clients in all stages of the planning process.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams on development projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Stay updated with planning legislation and policies.

Skills

Town Planning experience

Report writing

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong commercial understanding

Education

Degree in Town Planning or RTPI-accredited qualification

Job description

A leading consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Planner or Senior Planner to join their growing Planning team. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on diverse residential-led projects and requires strong planning experience and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning or related field, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a full UK driving license. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.