Associate Planner Cambridge

FutureGen Recruitment is representing a leading planning
consultancy seeking an MRTPI Associate Planner to take a senior role within its
Cambridge operation.

This is a pivotal appointment within a team advising on
strategic housing delivery, mixed -use development and innovation -led schemes
linked to Cambridge’s continued growth. The successful candidate will take
responsibility for project delivery, client management and mentoring junior
staff, while supporting the wider business development strategy.

The Role

As an Associate Planner, you will operate as a senior
project lead with both technical and leadership responsibility.

Key duties include:

• Leading
  major residential planning applications and strategic housing projects
  
• Managing
  client relationships and ensuring repeat instructions
  
• Overseeing
  Local Plan promotion strategies and examination preparation
  
• Supporting
  and leading appeal submissions and inquiry teams
  
• Advising
  on mixed -use schemes and innovation campus development
  
• Mentoring
  junior planners and supporting professional development
  
• Managing
  project budgets, timelines and consultant coordination
  
• Supporting
  fee proposals, tenders and business development initiatives
  

This is an opportunity to take a leading role within a
high -profile market, with clear progression potential.

About You

• MRTPI
  qualified (essential)
  
• Strong
  consultancy or developer -side planning experience
  
• Proven
  ability to lead complex projects independently
  
• Strong
  client management and stakeholder negotiation skills
  
• Commercial
  awareness and interest in business development
  
• Experience
  mentoring junior staff and supporting team performance
  

A standout opportunity for a planner ready to step into a
leadership position in Cambridge.

All applications handled confidentially.