Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Birmingham seeks a Planner to provide commercial planning advice across various sectors. The successful candidate will build client relationships and support business development efforts. Applicants should have a degree in planning, MRTPI qualification (or nearing completion), and strong business development skills. This role offers excellent career progression and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Access to an office mentor scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in planning or relevant sectors.
• Familiarity with the Midlands market and planning context.
• Solid understanding of the real estate industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning advice across various sectors.
• Support the development of client portfolios.
• Manage smaller planning instructions independently.

Skills

Strong business development skills

Client relationship management

Excellent written communication

Education

Degree-level qualification in planning or related field

MRTPI Qualified or nearing completion

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Planner

Department: Planning and Development

Location: Birmingham

About the Role: We are currently seeking a Planning Consultant or someone working towards RTPI qualification to join our growing planning team based in Birmingham. The team primarily works within the Midlands but offers opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the UK, including offices in Manchester, Leeds, and Newcastle. Due to the significant growth in this area, we are looking for a dedicated professional to join us and work closely with Partners, clients, and senior colleagues.

As a Planning Consultant, you will provide commercial planning advice to clients within the private and public sectors. You will play a key role in driving revenue and achieving business objectives, while also contributing to team success through billings and profit targets.

This role offers excellent career progression opportunities, clear pathways for promotion, and access to an office mentor scheme. You will also benefit from a competitive salary, car allowance, and a bonus scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide planning advice across various sectors including residential, public sector, education, commercial/industrial, and retail/leisure.
• Support the team’s business plan by helping to develop client portfolios and drive revenue growth.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring that all advice is accurate and delivered within agreed deadlines.
• Work on managing smaller planning instructions independently, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Seek new business opportunities and collaborate with the wider team to identify cross-selling prospects.
• Develop both internal and external networks to support business development efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Experience with demonstrable technical competence, ideally in the sectors relevant to the role.
• Skills: Strong business development and client relationship management skills.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with the Midlands market and local planning context.
• Industry Insight: A solid understanding of the wider real estate industry.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in business and report writing.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in planning or a related field.
• MRTPI Qualified (or nearing completion of the qualification).
• Ideally 1+ years of post-MRTPI experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated planning professional looking to advance their career within a growing, dynamic team. If you are looking for an exciting challenge and a clear career progression path, 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 01792 361770 or [e-mail]