Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their innovative team in Birmingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead planning initiatives and manage complex projects that shape communities. You will prepare planning applications, provide strategic advice, and mentor junior team members in a collaborative environment. The company values professional growth and offers a competitive salary along with opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about planning and want to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

High-profile projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related field with RTPI membership preferred.
• Proven experience managing diverse planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications and appeals from inception to approval.
• Conduct site appraisals, impact assessments, and feasibility studies.

Skills

UK planning legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Solution-focused mindset

Education

Degree in Town Planning

RTPI membership

Job description

REF: NE4448

Senior Town Planner – Birmingham – £Negotiable

Are you a seasoned Town Planner seeking your next exciting challenge? On behalf of our prestigious client, we’re looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Town Planner to join their forward-thinking team. This is a unique opportunity to work with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth while delivering impactful projects that shape communities.

About the Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving planning initiatives, managing complex projects, and providing expert advice to clients and stakeholders. You’ll lead the preparation of planning applications, strategic plans, and environmental assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations while embracing creative and sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications and appeals from inception to approval.
• Conduct site appraisals, impact assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders to achieve planning objectives.
• Provide strategic advice on planning policy and development opportunities.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

About You
We’re looking for someone with:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related field (RTPI membership is highly desirable).
• Proven experience in a similar role, managing diverse and complex planning projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What’s in It for You?

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on high-profile and meaningful projects that make a difference.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your planning career, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to [e-mail]. Alternatively you can call Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365 108 for an informal conversation about this and similar roles!