Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior or Principal Town Planner to deliver comprehensive planning advice and lead diverse projects. The role focuses on collaborating with landowners and investors to create viable development strategies. Successful candidates will have a degree in Town Planning, RTPI or NIPA membership, and strong skills in communication and analysis. This position supports a hybrid working model, promoting work-life balance and career progression in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Involvement in high-impact projects

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline required.
• Chartered membership of RTPI/NIPA is essential.
• Solid experience in the UK planning system is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and delivery of planning strategies.
• Manage project delivery, timelines, and budgets.
• Represent clients in planning negotiations.

Skills

Knowledge of the UK planning system

Excellent written communication

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Chartered Membership of RTPI or NIPA

Job description

Senior or Principal Town Planner

Location: Birmingham
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid working available

About the Role

You will take a leading role in delivering planning advice from early feasibility through to application, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and appeal. This role involves working closely with landowners, developers, institutional investors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver commercially viable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation and delivery of planning strategies, appraisals, and documentation
• Assess site planning histories and relevant local/national policy frameworks
• Draft clear and persuasive planning statements to support development proposals
• Represent clients in planning negotiations and at public consultations
• Attend site visits, client meetings, and design team discussions
• Manage project delivery, timelines, and budgets
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines such as transport, sustainability, and design
• Monitor planning applications and respond to consultation feedback

About You

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or NIPA)
• Solid knowledge and experience of the UK planning system
• Background in either private sector consultancy or local authority planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• A commercial and proactive approach to client engagement
• Passionate about contributing to a growing, collaborative team environment

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on landmark and regionally significant developments
• A hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance
• Career progression within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment
• A supportive team culture with access to technical experts across disciplines
• Involvement in diverse and high-impact planning projects across sectors

How to Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven planning professional to step into a senior role within a collaborative and innovative consultancy team. Interested? Apply now to take the next step in your planning career – (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

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