Senior Planner

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

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