Senior / Principal Town Planner in West Midlands

Energy Jobline ZR; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Office closure over Christmas and New‑

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is representing a well-established independent planning consultancy recruiting a Senior or Principal Town Planner for the West Midlands. The role offers flexible hybrid working and a competitive benefits package, with a focus on project ownership, mentorship, and high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial, retail and strategic land schemes.

You will work on site appraisals, planning strategy, feasibility advice, design input and local plan representations,

Qualifications

• MRTPI-accredited planner with 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 planning statements, Statements of Community Involvement, and other supporting planning documentation with minimal supervision.
• Excellent understanding of development management and local plan processes, site appraisals, and strategic planning advice.
• Experience representing planning proposals at committees and managing appeals, including hearings and inquiries.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

MRTPI-accredited

Private sector experience

Planning policy

Local authority planning process

Committee representation

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Job Description

Senior or Principal Town Planner

West Midlands

Salary DOE

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

• flexible hybrid working arrangement alongside a competitive benefits package that includes a pension scheme
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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.