Senior Town Planner – West Midlands Location: Telford (Hybrid Working) Salary: £35k - £48k (DOE) Job Type: Full-time (part-time considered) Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Senior Town Planner to join a growing and dynamic planning consultancy based near Telford. The team prides itself on a collaborative, supportive culture built around strong core values including passion, empathy, solution-focused thinking, and partnership working. This role would suit a planner with private sector experience who is looking to take the next step in their career within a flexible and forward-thinking environment. The Role You will be involved in a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including retail, commercial, and environmental planning, with exposure to work in rural contexts. The role requires a proactive and adaptable approach to delivering planning solutions and supporting development projects. Key Responsibilities Undertaking planning policy and site history research Preparing planning strategies to secure permissions Writing planning statements and design & access statements Managing and submitting planning applications Liaising and negotiating with local authority officers Working directly with clients and coordinating with external consultants Supporting the delivery of a wide range of development projects About You Previous private sector planning experience (essential) Ideally MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership Minimum 2 years’ experience in town planning Commercial awareness and strong client-facing skills A proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented mindset Strong written and verbal communication skills Full UK driving licence Working Arrangements & Benefits Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home Office-based near Telford with free on-site parking Competitive salary dependent on experience Company pension scheme Flexible working options (part-time considered) If interested, please contact Marta at marta@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk / 01792 677 005