Senior Town Planner
Location: Birmingham
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading real estate consultancy to recruit a Senior Town Planner for their expanding Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded planning and development consultancy with a diverse national client base and a collaborative team culture.
Why join this team?
This consultancy is known for its integrated approach and has a strong reputation across commercial, residential, retail, leisure, mixed-use, and public-sector projects. Their planning team is dynamic, commercially focused and plays a vital role in shaping major development proposals across the country.
What's on offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid/flexible working policy
Clear career progression and development support
Access to high-profile and complex planning projects
A collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment
The Role:
As a Senior Town Planner, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client projects across the region and beyond. You will lead on planning applications, provide strategic advice, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to site appraisals and business development activity.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing and managing complex planning applications
Supporting or leading on site promotion through Local Plans
Engaging with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
Contributing to business development and client relationship building
Mentoring junior planners where appropriate
About You:
MRTPI qualified or working towards chartered status
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Relevant experience in consultancy, local authority, or developer environment
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills
Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established consultancy where you'll play a key role in the continued growth and success of the Birmingham planning team.
Interested in this Senior Town Planner position? Contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment