Town Planner | Senior Town Planner in Birmingham)

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

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is looking for a Town Planner or Senior Planner in Birmingham or Cardiff. You will manage planning applications, advise on strategies, and collaborate with teams on high-profile projects. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years in a planning role, an RTPI-accredited degree, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive salary and career progression opportunities within a supportive environment.

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 and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications, pre-application enquiries, and appeals.
• Advise on planning strategy across various development types.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Report writing

Project management

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent

MRTPI qualified (for Senior Planner)

Job description

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