Town Planner in Cambridge)

Penguin Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Cambridge is seeking both a Town Planner and Senior Town Planner. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, providing high-quality planning advice and managing applications. Ideal candidates will have an RTPI-accredited degree and relevant experience in a planning consultancy or local authority, along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Supportive, flexible working culture

Structured career development and progression

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Experience managing projects and mentoring junior staff (for Senior Planner).

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals.
• Conducting site appraisals and policy research.
• Engaging with stakeholders and local authorities.

Skills

Report Writing

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Proactive Attitude

Collaborative Skills

Education

RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or related field

Job description

Town Planner / Senior Town Planner

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Working)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Independent, environment-led consultancy

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you an ambitious Town Planner ready to progress your career - or an experienced Senior Planner looking for a fresh challenge? We're recruiting on behalf of a leading planning consultancy that is expanding its team in Cambridge and looking to hire at both Planner and Senior Planner level.

About the Company

Our client is a respected, independent consultancy known for delivering sustainable and sensitive planning solutions across the UK. Their work spans a wide range of sectors, including residential, renewable energy, infrastructure, commercial, healthcare, education, and more. With a multidisciplinary team of over 90 professionals and offices in key locations including Cambridge, London, and Manchester, they bring deep expertise, agility and collaboration to every project.

They pride themselves on tackling complex challenges - from small-scale developments to nationally significant infrastructure - with a balanced, ecologically informed and design-led approach.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice, managing applications, and contributing to successful outcomes for a diverse client base. Whether you are earlier in your career or bringing more senior experience, there is scope to shape your role based on your strengths and interests.

Key responsibilities include:

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Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals and development strategies

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Conducting site appraisals and policy research

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Engaging with stakeholders, local authorities and clients

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Supporting or leading project teams on a wide range of planning projects

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Mentoring junior staff (for Senior Planner applicants)

About You

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RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent in Town Planning or related field

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RTPI membership or working towards chartered status

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Demonstrable experience in a planning consultancy or local authority

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Strong report writing and communication skills

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Commercial awareness and a proactive, collaborative attitude

For Senior Planner applicants, experience managing projects and mentoring junior staff will be advantageous.

Why Apply?

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Varied and interesting project portfolio

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Supportive, flexible working culture

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Structured career development and progression

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National reputation with a strong local presence

Interested?

We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position