Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Planning Consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner. This role involves managing various planning projects, preparing applications, and engaging with clients and authorities. The ideal candidate will be MRTPI qualified and have a strong background in consultancy or local authority environments. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible working culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in consultancy or local authority.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines successfully.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Conduct site appraisals and feasibility assessments.
• Engage with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Support junior team members and office growth.

Skills

MRTPI qualified

Client-facing collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Senior Town Planner - Birmingham

Leading UK Planning Consultancy Excellent Package + Benefits

I'm delighted to be partnering with a well-established, highly respected planning consultancy to recruit an experienced Senior Town Planner for their Birmingham office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, design-led, multi-disciplinary team known for delivering high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial, retail, leisure and strategic land projects. The business has a strong national reputation, a loyal client base, and a genuinely supportive culture where professional development is actively encouraged.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects from inception to determination.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting statements.
• Conduct site appraisals, policy reviews and feasibility assessments.
• Provide clear, strategic advice to clients including developers, landowners and housebuilders.
• Engage confidently with local authorities, stakeholders and design teams.
• Support junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the office.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Is MRTPI qualified (or very close to achieving it).
• Has strong experience within a consultancy or local authority environment.
• Thrives in a collaborative, client-facing role.
• Can manage multiple deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Enjoys contributing to a positive team environment.

Why Join?

• High-profile and varied project pipeline
• Clear progression opportunities
• Flexible, supportive and professional working culture
• Competitive salary + benefits
• Birmingham city-centre office with hybrid working

If you're an ambitious Senior Planner looking to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more (in confidence), please get in touch with Neil Ellerton on (phone number removed)