Location
Birmingham
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
01/12/2025
Closing date
22/12/2025
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:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Hybrid/flexible working policy
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Clear career progression and development support
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Access to high-profile and complex planning projects
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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:
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Preparing and managing complex planning applications
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Supporting or leading on site promotion through Local Plans
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Engaging with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
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Contributing to business development and client relationship building
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Mentoring junior planners where appropriate
About You:
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MRTPI qualified or working towards chartered status
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Strong understanding of the UK planning system
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Relevant experience in consultancy, local authority, or developer environment
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
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Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills
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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.