About the job

Description

Town Planner – Cambridge

Location: Cambridge** | Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (DOE)** | Type: Permanent, Full-time

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to join a respected consultancy working on one of the most significant mixed-use developments in the Cambridge region?

We’re partnering with a leading planning and development consultancy that’s delivering some of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration and infrastructure projects. Their Cambridge team continues to expand and is seeking a talented Town Planner to support a growing portfolio of high-profile work — including a transformative, large-scale development in the south of the city.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional who’s ready to take the next step in their career, working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where you’ll have genuine responsibility and client exposure from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing a range of planning applications and appeals.
• Conducting site appraisals, policy reviews, and planning research.
• Supporting the preparation of planning statements and design documents.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assisting in the delivery of large-scale strategic and mixed-use projects.

About You

• A degree (and ideally a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related subject.
• MRTPI qualified or working toward chartered status.
• Solid understanding of UK planning policy and development processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach and a genuine passion for creating sustainable, well-designed places.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary and annual performance reviews.
• RTPI support and mentoring for those still working toward chartership.
• Exposure to landmark regional projects shaping the future of Cambridge.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, professional culture.
• Clear routes for career development within a growing, respected consultancy.

If you’re a motivated Town Planner looking to contribute to meaningful, high-quality developments while progressing your career, we’d love to hear from you.