Senior Planner - Land Development & Strategic Planning
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus Scheme
Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are representing a global real estate consultancy in their search for a driven and experienced Senior Planning Consultant to join their Birmingham team. With sustained business growth and ambitious plans for further expansion across the Midlands and South West, this is a fantastic opportunity for a talented planning professional to join a high-performing team within one of the UK's leading property and planning advisory networks.
This role is ideal for an established Senior Planner seeking new challenges-or an experienced Planning Consultant ready to step up-looking for a career-defining opportunity within a major international practice. You will benefit from structured career progression, mentoring, and access to an extensive professional network.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support planning and development assignments, ensuring timely delivery to a high standard.
Develop and manage strong client relationships, particularly within the public sector, including the Ministry of Justice.
Identify and secure new business opportunities across the region by leveraging existing client networks and market knowledge.
Collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple departments and regions to provide joined-up, multi-disciplinary advice.
Act as a key point of contact for clients and provide commercially focused planning advice on a wide range of development schemes.
Take an active role in internal business development initiatives and planning strategies, helping to drive the team's future growth.
Supervise junior team members and contribute to their ongoing professional development.
Candidate Profile:
MRTPI qualified with a relevant planning degree.
Minimum 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in planning, ideally within consultancy or a client-facing environment.
Strong technical competence in relevant planning sectors and a deep understanding of the Midlands market.
Demonstrated ability to manage clients, lead project teams, and generate new business.
Commercial awareness and an understanding of the broader real estate landscape.
Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
Strong team player with a proactive and ambitious mindset.
Benefits:
Competitive salary with car allowance and performance-based bonus
Clear pathways for promotion and ongoing mentoring support
Access to extensive internal professional networks and global resources
Flexible working and a collaborative team environment
Opportunity to work within a high-profile regional and national planning network
Regular client exposure and the chance to influence major projects across public and private sectors