Tarson works with planning consultancies, developers, housebuilders and local authorities across the UK. We regularly support employers hiring for Associate Director roles in the Cambridge area, where demand remains consistently strong across strategic development, mixed‑use regeneration, science‑led employment growth and major residential expansion.
Associate Director responsibilities typically include leading complex planning applications, overseeing multi‑disciplinary project teams, managing key client accounts, shaping development strategy, preparing detailed planning statements, supporting appeals, and contributing to Local Plan promotion. Cambridge‑based roles often involve large‑scale urban extensions, research and innovation campus development, heritage‑sensitive regeneration and transport‑led growth corridors.
If you are an experienced planning professional seeking senior responsibility, greater influence or a move into consultancy, development or local government, Tarson can connect you with employers actively hiring in the Cambridge market. Submit your CV to be considered for upcoming opportunities.