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Senior Planner - Town Planning

Cambridge, East Anglia
Full-time: Competitive salary + bonus + benefits

Shaping places. Driving delivery. Grow with us.

We’re a boutique town planning consultancy with a big mission: to deliver real progress through partnership, collaboration, and energy. We’re known for our hands-on, proactive approach—working closely with clients and communities to unlock potential and bring projects to life.

We’re looking for Senior Planners to join our growing team - someone who’s excited by responsibility, motivated by making things happen, and ready to play a key role in shaping great places.

About the Role
As a Senior Planner, you’ll:
  • Lead and manage a variety of planning projects across different sectors, from early strategy through to application and delivery.
  • Prepare, submit and negotiate complex planning applications and appeals supported by a wider team.
  • Provide clear, commercial planning advice to a range of clients.
  • Build strong working relationships.
  • Contribute to business development and our growing client base.
What we're looking for
You’ll be:
  • MRTPI qualified (or close to qualification), with experience in consultancy or local planning authority roles.
  • A confident planner who can manage projects independently and communicate clearly.
  • Organised and delivery focused.
  • Passionate about planning and placemaking, with a pragmatic, can-do mindset.
  • A team player who enjoys working in a positive, energetic environment.
Why Join?
  • Growth: Be part of a growing business with real opportunities to shape future direction.
  • Culture: We’re collaborative, enthusiastic, and genuinely enjoy what we do.
  • Involvement: Work closely with Clients and the team, make decisions, and drive change.
  • Impact: Work on high-quality projects that make a difference.
  • Career growth: Join a growing consultancy with clear development opportunities.

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Job Details

  • Employer

    Tarson Limited

  • Location

    Cambridge, East Anglia

  • Salary

    £45000+ (Competitive salary + bonus + benefits)

  • Contract Type

    Full time, Permanent

  • Job Level

    Planner / Planning Officer, Principal Planner, Senior Planner / Senior Planning Officer

  • Reference

    PJCOM25T2

  • Function

    Town Planning

  • Sector

    Private Consultancy

  • Specialism

    Development Management, Development Management Team