Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
An established and highly respected planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its growing Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, mixed-use, regeneration, and strategic land sectors.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing planning applications, advising clients on planning strategy, and supporting the delivery of complex development projects from inception through to consent.
The Role
* Lead and manage a range of planning projects across multiple sectors.
* Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
* Provide strategic planning advice to private and public sector clients.
* Liaise with local authorities, consultees, stakeholders, and project teams.
* Undertake site appraisals, planning research, and policy reviews.
* Support business development activities and contribute to client relationship management.
* Mentor and support junior members of the planning team.
About You
* MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with relevant experience).
* Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline.
* Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy framework.
* Experience preparing and managing planning applications and appeals.
* Excellent report-writing, communication, and client-facing skills.
* Commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
* Full UK driving licence preferred.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
* Clear career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
* Exposure to a varied and high-quality project portfolio.
* Professional membership fees and ongoing training support.
* Generous holiday allowance and comprehensive benefits package.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established independent planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice. The business offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, a diverse client base, and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing team.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.
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