Senior / Principal Town Planner

Aztrum; Belbroughton CP; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Belbroughton is seeking a Senior/Principal Town Planner to manage planning applications and support junior staff. The ideal candidate should be MRTPI qualified with experience in consultancy or local authority. The role offers £50k–£60k salary and a flexible hybrid working model, with only two days in the office. Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Salary £50k–£60k, depending on experience

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive environment with career progression

Diverse project portfolio

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy or local authority.
• Proactive, commercial, and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to manage projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of planning applications, appeals, and appraisals.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Support junior colleagues and maintain project quality.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Strategic planning

Education

MRTPI qualification

Job description

Senior / Principal Town Planner

Belbroughton

£50,000–£60,000

Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? We’re working exclusively with a respected, forward-thinking planning consultancy based in Belbroughton, now seeking a talented Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their growing team.

What’s on offer

• Salary £50k–£60k, depending on experience
• Flexible hybrid working – only two days per week in the Belbroughton office
• Supportive, collaborative environment with genuine career progression
• A diverse and exciting project portfolio across residential, commercial, rural, and mixed-use developments

The role

You’ll take the lead on managing your own caseload of planning applications, appeals, appraisals, and strategic land work. You’ll liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, and provide expert planning guidance across a variety of schemes. As a senior figure within the team, you’ll also support junior colleagues and play a key role in driving project quality and client relationships.

About you

We’re looking for someone who :

• Is MRTPI qualified (or working towards, for strong Senior-level candidates)
• Has demonstrable experience in consultancy or local authority
• Is confident managing projects independently and communicating effectively with clients
• Brings a proactive, commercial, and solutions-focused approach

Interested? If you’re an established Senior Planner looking to step up—or a Principal Planner seeking a fresh challenge—we’d love to hear from you.

Please email or call.