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Job Posted: 7 hours ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Senior Town Planner - Cambridge | Award-Winning Housebuilder
 Permanent | £55,000-£65,000 + benefits + bonus

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step with a forward-thinking developer? We're working with a highly regarded, design-led housebuilder with an exceptional reputation for creating sustainable, high-quality communities across the East of England.

Due to continued growth, they're seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their Cambridge-based planning team.

The Role

You'll play a key role in promoting and delivering a diverse portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments. Working closely with internal design, technical, and land teams, as well as external consultants, you'll help shape planning strategy and guide projects from early feasibility through to consent.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals

Manage planning processes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and smooth delivery

Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders

Provide strategic planning advice to the land and development teams

Monitor changes in planning policy and assess potential impacts on future development opportunities

About You

MRTPI qualified (or working towards full membership)

Proven experience in residential or mixed-use planning-ideally within a developer, consultancy, or local authority setting

Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and local plan policy

Confident communicator with excellent report writing and negotiation skills

Passionate about sustainable design and place-making

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected developer known for their thoughtful design ethos, sustainable practices, and collaborative culture. You'll be joining a close-knit planning team within a company that values professional development and gives genuine autonomy to shape projects from the ground up.

Location: Cambridge (hybrid working available)
 Salary: £55,000-£65,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits

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