Senior Planner

Senior Town Planner

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

An established and highly respected planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its growing Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, mixed-use, regeneration, and strategic land sectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing planning applications, advising clients on planning strategy, and supporting the delivery of complex development projects from inception through to consent.

The Role

• Lead and manage a range of planning projects across multiple sectors.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
• Provide strategic planning advice to private and public sector clients.
• Liaise with local authorities, consultees, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Undertake site appraisals, planning research, and policy reviews.
• Support business development activities and contribute to client relationship management.
• Mentor and support junior members of the planning team.

About You

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with relevant experience).
• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy framework.
• Experience preparing and managing planning applications and appeals.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
• Exposure to a varied and high-quality project portfolio.
• Professional membership fees and ongoing training support.
• Generous holiday allowance and comprehensive benefits package.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established independent planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice. The business offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, a diverse client base, and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing team.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.