Town Planning Director

Planning Director
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: Competitive + Outstanding Bonus & Benefits
A leading UK development consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Planning Director to join its thriving Cambridge office. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded planning professional with an established client base and a strong track record of winning work, building relationships, and driving business growth.
As a senior leader within the planning team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting an existing portfolio of projects while identifying and securing new opportunities across a broad range of sectors.
The Opportunity
You will become part of a well-established planning team of approximately 15 professionals, ranging from Graduate Planner through to Executive Director level. The consultancy delivers planning services across a diverse range of sectors, including:
andmiddot;Residential development
andmiddot;Strategic land promotion
andmiddot;Infrastructure projects
andmiddot;Energy schemes
andmiddot;Mixed-use developments
andmiddot;Commercial planning
This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical planning expertise with commercial acumen and a passion for developing long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
andmiddot;Lead planning projects from initial instruction through to successful delivery.
andmiddot;Leverage your existing client network to generate new business opportunities.
andmiddot;Support and expand the current client portfolio.
andmiddot;Provide strategic planning advice across a variety of development sectors.
andmiddot;Mentor and develop junior members of the planning team.
andmiddot;Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
andmiddot;Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the wider consultancy.
andmiddot;Contribute to the continued growth and success of the Cambridge office and the national planning business.
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
andmiddot;Significant experience within UK town planning.
andmiddot;An established client base with the ability to generate new business and fees.
andmiddot;Strong leadership and business development skills.
andmiddot;Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
andmiddot;Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
andmiddot;Experience leading complex planning projects and applications.
andmiddot;MRTPI qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
Flexible Working
The consultancy offers a flexible hybrid working model, requiring three days per week in the office, with client meetings counting as office attendance, allowing for greater flexibility and autonomy.
Reward & Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive an excellent benefits package including:
andmiddot;Director Bonus Scheme - up to 25% of annual salary
oPerformance year runs from April to April
oBonus paid in two instalments each year (June and December)
andmiddot;28 days annual leave
andmiddot;Bank Holidays in addition
andmiddot;3 additional gifted days over the Christmas period
andmiddot;Life insurance from day one
andmiddot;Private healthcare
andmiddot;Medicash cash plan, including dental and optical cover (available after one month of employment)
andmiddot;Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Interview Process
andmiddot;Stage 1: Informal Microsoft Teams interview
andmiddot;Stage 2: Face-to-face interview

This is an exceptional opportunity for an established Planning Director or an ambitious Associate Director ready to take the next step with one of the UK's leading development consultancies, offering access to a varied project portfolio, genuine leadership responsibility, and excellent long-term career prospects. Apply today with your CV and contact Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed).