Senior Town Planner - Hybrid Work & Career Growth

Stantec; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Training and development

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Stantec in Cambridge is seeking a Planner or Senior Planner to deliver planning projects across diverse client portfolios. You’ll prepare and manage planning applications, support plan making, produce appraisals and statements, and provide client advice throughout development processes.

The role offers exposure to cross-disciplinary teams across transport, environment, architecture and landscape, with mentoring for Senior Planners and a path to chartered status. Hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Degree (and ideally a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI membership.
• Experience in a planning consultancy, local authority or developer environment.
• Solid understanding of the UK planning system, plan making and development management process.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work.
• Collaborative approach and a genuine interest in sustainable development.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications for a wide range of development projects.
• Contributing to strategic planning and plan making projects in the region and nationally.
• Producing planning appraisals, reports, planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Providing planning advice to clients throughout the development process.
• Undertaking policy research and monitoring changes in planning legislation and guidance.
• Managing project programmes and supporting project delivery to agreed timescales and budgets.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple technical disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Building strong relationships with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Supporting business development activities and contributing to proposals where appropriate.
• For Senior Planners, mentoring junior team members and taking increasing responsibility for project management and client relationships.

Skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Communication

Multi-priority management

Collaborative approach

Sustainable development

Education

Degree in Town Planning (postgraduate preferred)

Job description

Stantec in Cambridge is seeking a Planner or Senior Planner to deliver planning projects across diverse client portfolios. You’ll prepare and manage planning applications, support plan making, produce appraisals and statements, and provide client advice throughout development processes.

The role offers exposure to cross-disciplinary teams across transport, environment, architecture and landscape, with mentoring for Senior Planners and a path to chartered status. Hybrid working available.