Senior / Principal Town Planner

PropSource Consulting; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Office closure over Christmas and New Year

Ongoing professional development and CPD support

Job summary

PropSource Consulting is seeking a MRTPI-accredited planner with strong private sector experience to manage complex planning applications and represent proposals at committees. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including hybrid working and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Ideal candidates will possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor junior colleagues, ensuring innovative planning strategies are implemented across projects.

Qualifications

• MRTPI-accredited planner with strong experience in the private sector.
• Proven ability to manage complex planning applications.
• Experience preparing high-quality planning statements with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex planning applications, including outline and full submissions.
• Represent planning proposals at committees and manage planning appeals.
• Conduct site appraisals and provide strategic planning advice.

Skills

MRTPI accreditation

Strong private sector experience

Knowledge of local authority planning process

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to manage complex planning applications

Job description

Our client is a well established independent planning consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse range of development projects. Operating from multiple offices, the consultancy works on residential, commercial, retail and strategic land schemes, ranging from large scale regeneration projects to bespoke heritage developments.

The team provides a full planning consultancy service, including site appraisals, planning strategy, feasibility advice, design input and local plan representations. Known for its collaborative and client focused approach, the business offers a supportive working environment where planners are encouraged to take ownership of projects, develop their expertise and contribute to innovative planning solutions.

Requirements

• MRTPI-accredited planner with strong private sector experience and knowledge of the local authority planning process.
• Proven ability to manage complex planning applications, including outline, full and reserved matters submissions.
• Experience preparing high-quality planning statements, Statements of Community Involvement, and other supporting planning documentation with minimal supervision.
• Excellent understanding of the development management and local plan process, with the ability to undertake site appraisals and provide strategic planning advice.
• Experience representing planning proposals at planning committees and managing planning appeals, including hearings and public inquiries.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative planning strategies, alongside a willingness to mentor and support junior colleagues.

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will benefit from a flexible hybrid working arrangement alongside a competitive benefits package that includes a pension scheme, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and an additional office closure over the Christmas and New Year period.

The business is committed to supporting ongoing professional development through CPD and further training, with genuine opportunities for career progression.