Principal Town Planner – Hybrid Work & Lead Projects

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Principal Town Planner to manage planning applications and provide commercial advice. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline and have MRTPI status. Responsibilities include leading project teams and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers strong career progression and a balanced hybrid working model, typically three days in the office and two from home.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline required.
• Achieved MRTPI status is necessary.
• Experience in consultancy or local authority planning environment needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications and appeals across various sectors.
• Provide commercially focused planning advice to clients.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Managing planning applications

Client-focused advice

Communication skills

Mentoring junior planners

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Achieved MRTPI

Job description

A well-established planning consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Principal Town Planner to manage planning applications and provide commercial advice. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline and have MRTPI status. Responsibilities include leading project teams and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers strong career progression and a balanced hybrid working model, typically three days in the office and two from home.