Location
Birmingham
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
08/03/2026
Closing date
29/03/2026
Senior Town Planner
Location: Birmingham
Sector: Commercial Property & Planning Consultancy
An established and highly respected national property and planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join its growing Birmingham office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the commercial, residential and mixed-use sectors, within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will:
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Manage and deliver a range of planning projects from inception through to determination
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Prepare, submit and negotiate planning applications, appeals and pre-application strategies
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Provide clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients
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Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, stakeholders and clients
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Support and mentor junior members of the planning team
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Contribute to business development and the growth of the regional planning offering
About You
You will ideally have:
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A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
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MRTPI (or working towards chartership)
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Strong experience within the UK planning system, ideally from consultancy or a similar commercial environment
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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The confidence to manage projects and client relationships independently
What's On Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Clear progression opportunities within a well-established national consultancy
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Exposure to high-profile and varied planning projects
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A supportive, professional and flexible working culture
This role would suit a Town Planner looking to step into a senior position, or an existing Senior Planner seeking a fresh challenge within a respected consultancy platform.