Location
Birmingham
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
19/10/2025
Closing date
09/11/2025
Senior Town Planner - Birmingham (Hybrid)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + benefits
Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? We're partnering with a highly respected national consultancy known for its innovation in land, property, and development services to find a Senior Town Planner to join their growing Birmingham team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across both public and private sectors, from large-scale regeneration schemes to strategic land promotion. You'll be joining a multidisciplinary environment that values collaboration, flexible working, and professional development.
The Role
As Senior Town Planner, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice and project management. You'll support major planning applications, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to the growth of the team and client base.
Responsibilities include:
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Managing a varied caseload of planning projects from inception to completion.
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Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
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Undertaking site appraisals, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
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Providing strategic advice to clients across commercial, residential, and infrastructure developments.
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Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to business development activities.
About You
You'll be MRTPI qualified (or working towards it) with a strong understanding of UK planning legislation and policy. You should have experience in consultancy or local authority planning and enjoy a mix of independent and team-based work.
Essential skills:
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Proven experience delivering planning projects of varying complexity.
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Excellent written and verbal communication.
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Strong project management and client relationship skills.
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A proactive, solution-focused approach.
The Offer
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Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
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Hybrid working (Birmingham city centre office).
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25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
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Professional development and CPD support.
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Collaborative, friendly team culture with genuine career progression opportunities.
If you're looking to join a forward-thinking planning and development consultancy that's shaping the future of sustainable communities, we'd love to hear from you.