Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a Town Planner or Senior Planner based in Birmingham or Cardiff. The successful candidate will manage planning applications, advise on strategy, and work on a range of projects. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a consultancy or local authority and possess an RTPI-accredited degree. This role offers competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Flexible office location

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a planning consultancy or local planning authority.
• Working towards or already MRTPI qualified for Planner level; MRTPI status for Senior Planner.
• Proactive attitude with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Report writing

Project management

Communication skills

Education

RTPI-accredited degree

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.

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 / Qualifications

• 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 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