Senior Planner in Birmingham)

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 to join their collaborative team. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects, preparing applications, and engaging with clients and authorities. The ideal candidate is MRTPI qualified or close to achieving it, and thrives in a client-facing environment. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, alongside clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Clear progression opportunities

Competitive salary + benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience within a consultancy or local authority environment.
• Thrives in a collaborative, client-facing role.
• Can manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse portfolio of planning projects.
• Prepare and submit planning applications.
• Provide clear, strategic advice to clients.
• Engage with local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

MRTPI qualified

Client-facing role

Attention to detail

Project management

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.

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