Senior Town Planner – Midlands Projects Leader

Newmark UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmark is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Town Planner to join our growing Planning team in Birmingham. You will lead planning projects from inception through to delivery, working with a broad range of clients across the property and development sectors.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and support business development while maintaining strong client relationships and responsible budgeting. A strong commercial mindset and knowledge of UK planning policy are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in planning consultancy or related environment.
• Proven track record managing planning applications and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning instructions across the Midlands and wider UK.
• Provide strategic and development management planning advice to private and public sector clients.
• Manage planning applications and appeals, including preparation, submission and negotiation with local planning authorities.
• Provide advice on planning policy, development potential, planning strategy and site promotion.
• Prepare and review planning reports, appraisals and other technical documents.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants to deliver projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, authorities, agents and stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for project budgets, fee management and delivery against timescales.
• Identify opportunities for new work and contribute to Birmingham and Midlands growth.
• Support business development activity, including client meetings and pitches.
• Develop and mentor junior members of the planning team.
• Keep abreast of planning policy changes and market trends and share updates with colleagues and clients.
• Represent Newmark professionally, contributing to firm profile and reputation.

Skills

Strategic planning

Client management

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Town Planning

RTPI MRTPI membership or pathway

Job description

Newmark is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Town Planner to join our growing Planning team in Birmingham. You will lead planning projects from inception through to delivery, working with a broad range of clients across the property and development sectors.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and support business development while maintaining strong client relationships and responsible budgeting. A strong commercial mindset and knowledge of UK planning policy are essential.