Town Planner Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a Town Planner or Senior Planner to join their team in Birmingham or Cardiff. This position involves managing planning applications, advising on planning strategy, and collaboration across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in a planning role and possess an RTPI-accredited degree. The role offers a competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Involvement in high-profile projects

Flexible office location

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a planning consultancy or local planning authority.
• Strong report writing, project management and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications and pre-application enquiries.
• Draft and submit lawful development certificates.
• Advise on planning strategy across various development types.

Skills

Report writing

Project management

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

RTPI-accredited degree

MRTPI qualification (preferred for Senior Planner)

Job description

Overview

Town Planner / Senior Planner

Location: Birmingham or Cardiff

An established and growing planning consultancy is looking to expand its team with the addition of a Town Planner or Senior Planner based in either Birmingham or Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven planning professional with previous experience in a planning consultancy or local authority setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications, pre-application enquiries, and appeals
• Draft and submit lawful development certificates
• Advise on planning strategy across a range of development types
• Work across various sectors including residential, retail, commercial, and mixed-use schemes
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality planning services

About You

• A minimum of 2 years\' experience in a planning consultancy or local planning authority
• RTPI-accredited degree (or equivalent)
• Working towards or already MRTPI qualified (for Planner level); MRTPI status preferred for Senior Planner
• Strong report writing, project management and communication skills
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Career progression opportunities within a supportive and growing consultancy
• Involvement in a wide range of exciting and high-profile projects
• Flexible office location - choose between Birmingham or Cardiff

To apply or learn more about the role, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential chat