Town Planner Location: Cambridge Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Working Arrangement: Smart / Flexible Working Qualification: MRTPI qualified or progressing towards Chartered Membership The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Town Planner to join the Cambridge office of my client, a highly regarded and long-established multidisciplinary property and professional services consultancy. Operating across planning, development, architecture, commercial property, rural property and associated professional disciplines, my client advises an extensive and diverse client base across the UK. The business combines strong technical expertise with an entrepreneurial, client-focused approach and has developed an excellent reputation for providing pragmatic, commercially astute and high-quality professional advice. This appointment represents an excellent opportunity for a Planner seeking greater exposure to a varied portfolio of interesting development projects whilst working within an established and highly experienced Planning team. The successful individual will advise across a broad range of residential, commercial, rural, agricultural and mixed-use development matters, supporting projects from their earliest feasibility and appraisal stages through planning applications, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, appeals and ultimately the securing of consent. Rather than being restricted to one narrow area of planning, you will have the opportunity to develop a genuinely broad consultancy skillset, work closely with clients and other professional disciplines, and take increasing responsibility for your own portfolio of projects. For an ambitious Planner, there is excellent scope to build your professional profile, strengthen client relationships and progress within a business that places considerable emphasis on long-term career development. The Role Working as part of the Cambridge Planning team, you will manage a varied portfolio of planning instructions and provide clear, commercially focused advice to landowners, developers, businesses and private clients. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing detailed planning appraisals and development potential assessments for land, buildings and proposed development opportunities. Undertaking planning policy research, site assessments and detailed analysis to identify opportunities, constraints and appropriate planning strategies. Preparing, coordinating and submitting pre-application enquiries, planning applications and planning appeals. Drafting high-quality Planning Statements, supporting reports and other planning documentation. Contributing to the preparation and review of Design
Town Planner employer: James & Partners
Join a thriving family-owned estate agency in Peckham, where you will be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service in the New Homes sector. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from comprehensive training, guaranteed commission, and exciting overseas incentive trips, all while enjoying a competitive salary and the perks of a company car. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to grow your career in a reputable firm that values its employees and fosters a positive work culture.
