Senior Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable planning consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Planner / Senior Planner to join their team, working on diverse projects including planning applications and strategic land promotion. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and the opportunity for career progression within an award-winning firm committed to a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working hours and hybrid options

Clear learning and development framework

Responsibilities

• Work on site promotions, planning applications, and appeals.
• Manage residential schemes from small-scale to major new settlements.
• Lead strategic employment promotion and planning applications.

Skills

Experience in the promotion of strategic land

Strong report writing skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Proven track record of delivering client projects

Motivation for continued learning

Commitment to excellence

Collaborative, people-first approach

Job description

Overview

Planner / Senior Planner

Location: Birmingham or Reading

About the Company

Since launching in 2013, this consultancy has built a strong reputation for providing innovative, insightful, and practical planning solutions to clients across the private and public sectors. With over 50 talented professionals connected across five UK offices, they combine deep industry knowledge with a collaborative and supportive culture. Their expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including strategic land, later living, regeneration, retail, and leisure - all complemented by market-leading analytics and research. The business is driven by ethical principles of inclusivity, empowerment, and sustainable development, both within its teams and through the work it delivers for communities and the environment.

The Opportunity

Continued growth and a strong pipeline of work in the strategic land sector have created exciting opportunities for experienced Planners and Senior Planners.

What You\'ll Work On

You\'ll work on a diverse portfolio of projects including:

• Site promotions, planning applications, and appeals
• Residential schemes from small-scale projects to major new settlements
• Strategic employment promotion and planning applications

About You

We are looking for professionals who:

• Have experience in the promotion of strategic land
• Possess strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Have a proven track record of delivering client projects to tight deadlines
• Are motivated to continue learning and growing in their career
• Share a commitment to excellence and a collaborative, people-first approach

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours and hybrid options
• Involvement in a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors
• A clear learning and development framework to support your career progression
• The chance to be part of an award-winning planning consultancy with strong growth ambitions

If you are passionate about planning, motivated by interesting and complex projects, and want to join a consultancy where people truly are at the heart of the business, we would love to hear from you.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed).