Senior Town Planner

Aztrum; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable town planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will be RTPI qualified or working towards chartered status, with a strong understanding of the UK planning system. Responsibilities include managing a range of development projects and preparing planning applications. Opportunities for professional development and hybrid working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative working environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver projects to a high professional standard.
• Experience in strategic land promotion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a range of strategic land and development planning projects.
• Prepare, submit, and monitor planning applications and appeals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong understanding of the UK planning system

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Project delivery to deadlines

Motivated and proactive

Education

RTPI qualified or working towards chartered status

Job description

Senior Town Planner – Birmingham

Salary : £40,000 - £50,000

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We’re working with a reputable and successful town planning consultancy expanding its team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected firm known for delivering innovative planning solutions across the UK.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline within the strategic land sector, our client is seeking a Senior Town Planner (or experienced Planner ready for promotion) to join their Birmingham office. You’ll be involved in a diverse range of strategic land projects — from small-scale residential applications to major new settlement proposals and strategic employment schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a range of strategic land and development planning projects
• Prepare, submit, and monitor planning applications and appeals
• Provide clear, robust, and well-structured planning advice and reports
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Contribute to business development and support the wider team in achieving collective goals

The ideal Senior Planner will :

• Be RTPI qualified or working towards chartered status
• Have a strong understanding of the UK planning system, ideally with experience in strategic land promotion
• Have proven ability to deliver projects to deadlines and to a high professional standard
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be motivated, proactive, and keen to develop your expertise and career

What’s on Offer :

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to work on diverse, high-impact projects across multiple sectors
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a progressive consultancy where your ideas are valued and your professional growth is encouraged, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position, please send your cv to or call Callum on (phone number removed)