Senior Town Planner

Location: Birmingham

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join an established and growing planning consultancy in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Town Planner looking to take the next step in their career, gain greater responsibility and work on a varied portfolio of projects across the UK.

The consultancy works with a broad range of clients, including developers, landowners and occupiers, providing planning advice across residential, commercial, retail and mixed-use developments, alongside strategic land promotion and wider development projects.

You will play an important role in delivering planning projects, managing client relationships and supporting the wider team, with the opportunity to take ownership of your own workload and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating planning applications across a variety of development sectors.

• Preparing planning appraisals, statements, reports and supporting documentation.

• Providing planning advice and developing strategies for clients.

• Undertaking planning policy research and interpreting local and national planning policies.

• Managing projects from initial feasibility through to planning determination.

• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, local planning authorities and external consultants.

• Identifying development opportunities and advising on planning constraints.

• Supporting the preparation and management of planning appeals and representations.

• Monitoring project progress, managing deadlines and ensuring successful delivery.

• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the planning team.

• Contributing to business development and identifying opportunities to grow client relationships.

Requirements

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartered membership.

• Previous experience working within a private-sector planning consultancy.

• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and procedures.

• Experience managing planning applications and projects across a range of development sectors.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong report-writing, analytical and organisational abilities.

• Confidence managing client relationships and liaising with key stakeholders.

• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

What’s on Offer?

• The opportunity to join an established and growing planning consultancy.

• Exposure to a diverse range of projects and high-profile clients.

• Greater responsibility and ownership of your own projects.

• Opportunities to develop client relationships and contribute to business growth.

• Support and potential progression into Associate-level positions.

• A collaborative working environment with an experienced planning team.

• A competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re an MRTPI Town Planner looking for a new challenge in Birmingham, with the opportunity to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and progress your career, this could be an excellent opportunity to explore.