Senior Town Planner

Location: Cambridge

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary property consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in Cambridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take the next step in their career within a respected consultancy environment, working across a varied portfolio of projects including residential, rural, commercial, and strategic land developments.

You will play a key role in managing planning applications from inception through to determination, providing clear and commercially focused planning advice to a wide range of clients including landowners, developers, and private individuals.

The Role

Managing a range of planning applications and appeals

Preparing planning appraisals and development strategies

Undertaking detailed planning policy analysis

Preparing Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements, and supporting documentation

Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and stakeholders

Attending site visits, client meetings, and planning committees where required

Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

Requirements

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI qualified (or working towards Chartership)

Previous experience within a private consultancy or local authority environment

Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Professional fees paid

Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities

Exposure to a diverse and high-quality project portfolio

If you're a Senior Town Planner looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy offering genuine progression and project variety, we would be keen to hear from you.

Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)