Infrastructure Planners- Birmingham

Matchtech; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist is seeking an Infrastructure Planner to join an expanding team in Birmingham. This role involves managing diverse infrastructure projects, engaging with clients, and ensuring project delivery. Candidates should possess a degree in Town Planning and significant planning experience, with opportunities for professional growth in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Private medical insurance

Life assurance, accident insurance, and income protection cover

Wide range of learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure planning.
• Proven record in planning and project delivery.
• Strong relationship-building skills with planners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning team on various infrastructure projects.
• Preparing consent applications and managing project aspects.
• Collaborating with engineers and other specialists to ensure project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Writing Reports

Stakeholder Engagement

Knowledge of Planning Legislation

Education

Degree and/or Masters in Town Planning

Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

15.06.2025

Expiry Date:

30.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job summary

Our client is currently seeking Infrastructure Planners with 5+ years experience to join their growing team in Birmingham. This role offers a flexible, hybrid work environment, contributing to major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Key skills required for this role

Important

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the planning team on a diverse range of infrastructure projects
• Preparing consent applications and managing specific aspects of projects
• Drafting reports and engaging with clients and key stakeholders
• Leading the planning consenting process from feasibility through to implementation
• Collaborating with engineers, environmental teams, and communication specialists
• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with client objectives and timescales
• Managing smaller projects independently

Job Requirements:

• Degree and/or masters in Town Planning and a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
• Good knowledge of relevant planning legislation and policy
• Experience in producing outputs to support infrastructure consenting or planning policy
• Ability to develop working relationships with internal and external town planners
• Proficiency in articulating complex issues, writing reports, and presenting effectively
• Proven project management skills with a successful record in planning and project delivery
• Commercial and financial management skills applicable to profitable project management
• Experience in business development and successfully bidding for work
• Competitive pay and equitable rewards
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on ambitious projects with significant impact
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance, accident insurance, and income protection cover
• Flexible benefits to support individual and family needs
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