Senior Town Planner

Cambridge, England

£40000 - £55000 per annum

Full Time

Engineering

25 March 2026

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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 01792 365006 or email at joel.bland@penguinrecruitment.co.uk

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