Planner – Town Planning

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + benefits
Working Pattern: Hybrid

The Opportunity

I’m currently working with a highly regarded multi-disciplinary property consultancy that is looking to appoint a Planner to join its growing Birmingham planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to develop their career within a commercially focused consultancy, working alongside experienced planning professionals and wider property specialists.

You’ll be exposed to a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including residential, commercial, retail, healthcare, automotive & roadside, strategic land and mixed-use development.

The Role

As a Planner, you will play an important role in delivering planning advice and supporting projects from initial feasibility through to applications and delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and supporting the preparation of planning applications and appeals.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and third parties.
• Providing planning advice across a varied portfolio of development projects.
• Undertaking planning research, policy assessments and site appraisals.
• Preparing reports, planning statements and written recommendations.
• Attending client meetings, site visits, consultations and planning committees.
• Supporting project delivery within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across planning and other property disciplines.
• Developing strong client relationships and contributing to business development opportunities.
• Keeping up to date with changes to planning policy, legislation and best practice.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Ideally RTPI accredited and working towards MRTPI, or already MRTPI qualified.
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, developer or related environment.
• Good knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workloads effectively.
• A commercial mindset and genuine interest in property and development.
• Ambition to progress and take on increasing responsibility.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established and growing property consultancy.
• Work on a genuinely varied portfolio of projects.
• Exposure to multiple sectors and development types.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and progression.
• Hybrid working.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Performance and business-generation bonus opportunities.

The client promotes a proactive, connected and creative culture and places a strong emphasis on developing talented specialists and providing opportunities to build a long-term career.

If you’re a Planner currently considering your next move in Birmingham, I’d be keen to have a confidential conversation.