Partner (Town Planning)

  • FutureGen Recruitment Ltd.
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Mar 11, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Lead & Grow the East of England Planning Consultancy Team Six-Figure Salary + Bonus (upto 50-70% of Base) + ExceptionalBenefits

An outstanding opportunity has emerged for an ambitious andcommercially driven Planning Partner to join a highly respected nationalplanning and property consultancy, with a clear mandate: build, lead andgrow the Planning team across the East of England.

This well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy has astrong UK presence and an enviable reputation across development, commercialproperty and planning. In recent years, the business has strategicallystrengthened its planning capability by recruiting some of the UK's mostaccomplished planning consultancy leaders across its regional offices.

Now, they are seeking the right individual to take ownershipof their planning growth strategy in Cambridge and the wider Eastern region.

This is not a replacement hire.

This is a growth appointment.

The Opportunity

The East of England remains one of the UK's most dynamicdevelopment markets. With sustained demand across residential, science &technology, life sciences, commercial, mixed-use and strategic land projects -particularly around Cambridge and its innovation corridors - the planningadvisory market is buoyant and evolving.

This consultancy is perfectly positioned to capitalise onthis momentum.

As Planning Partner, you will have the autonomy, backing andbrand platform to:

  • Establishand grow a high-performing regional planning team
  • Developnew client relationships while leveraging existing national connections
  • Shapethe regional business strategy
  • Driverevenue growth and profitability
  • Positionthe firm as a leading planning voice in the East of England

This is a genuine opportunity to make the role your own -building a team, a client base and a long-term legacy within an establishednational consultancy.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Leadingthe establishment and expansion of the Cambridge Planning team
  • Drivingbusiness development and winning new instructions across the region
  • Managingand strengthening key client relationships
  • Deliveringhigh-quality strategic planning advice
  • Collaboratingwith the wider national planning and property teams
  • Recruiting,mentoring and developing future planning talent
  • Contributingto the wider strategic direction of the business
Who We're Looking For
  • MRTPIqualified Planning professional
  • Operatingat Director / Partner level within consultancy
  • Strongtrack record in fee generation and business development
  • Deepunderstanding of the East of England planning landscape
  • Entrepreneurialmindset with the confidence to build and scale a team
  • Commerciallyastute and relationship-driven
The Reward

This role offers a fantastic six-figure base salary,alongside an exceptionally attractive bonus structure that can deliver 50-70%of base salary depending on performance and business generation.

The wider benefits package reflects the firm's commitment torewarding senior leadership:

  • CompanyPension Scheme (including Death in Service)
  • PrivateMedical Insurance + Cash Plan
  • Performanceand Business Generation Bonuses
  • GenerousHoliday Allowance + Birthday Leave + Wellbeing Day
  • EnhancedMaternity, Paternity & Adoption Policies
  • SubsidisedGym Membership
  • CycleScheme
  • RecognitionAwards (including long service & work anniversaries)
Why This Role? Why Now?

Opportunities to join a nationally respected consultancy atPartner level - with a clear growth mandate in a thriving regional market - arerare.

For the right individual, this represents a chance tocombine entrepreneurial ambition with the strength and infrastructure of anestablished brand.

You won't just be joining a team.

You'll be building one.

Confidential Enquiries

All discussions will be handled in strict confidence.