Senior or Principal Planner

2 months ago


Cambridgeshire UK, Eastern England, United Kingdom Bidwells Full time

Bidwells has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner or Principal Planner to join our Cambridge team. This role is ideal for a recently qualified planner who is eager to start an exciting career with a prestigious, forward-thinking, and dynamic team.


Our Cambridge team is at the forefront of some of the most significant and transformative projects in the region. You will be part of a team that's integral to the growth and regeneration of Cambridge, engaging in high-profile City Centre redevelopments with a strong emphasis on Science and Tech, Research and Development projects, as well as substantial mixed-use, residential, and commercial developments.


From the outset, you will have the chance to lead smaller projects independently while also collaborating with the wider team on substantial, influential schemes across the country. Our 60+ strong planning team has been recognised this year as one of the fastest-growing teams in the country. Our wider planning team has specialist teams in Heritage, EIA, Socioeconomics, Master Planning, Landscape architecture and Renewables.


If you are a motivated and ambitious Chartered Town Planner looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.


What you'll be doing:

  • Providing commercial and specific planning advice
  • Proactively managing engagement with the local planning authority and other stakeholders
  • Providing robust evidence to support the planning case
  • Preparing high-quality planning submissions and Development Plan Representations
  • Representing the clients' commercial interests throughout the planning process
  • Independently leading small schemes
  • Collaborate with the wider planning team, across offices, on national or regional projects

About You:

  • Chartered membership with the RTPI
  • Proven experience in town planning, with a strong understanding of UK planning policy and legislation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
  • A proactive, solution-oriented approach with a passion for planning and development

Why Bidwells?

We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent business, a Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. This is an excellent opportunity to join our Planning team and for the right person we can offer excellent opportunities for career progression.

What's in it for you?

Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme

Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, private medical, medicash plan, paid professional memberships, your birthday off work and lifestyle discounts and perks

Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities

Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends

Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.

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