Senior Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner in Birmingham. You will manage various planning applications and lead projects while contributing to a collaborative team. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in the UK town planning sector and be MRTPI qualified or working towards it. This role offers a competitive salary starting from £45,000 and a supportive environment with prospects for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary from £45,000

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Experience managing planning applications and appeals.
• Ability to provide clear and pragmatic planning advice.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications and appeals.
• Lead projects from inception to determination.
• Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

7-10 years' experience in town planning

MRTPI qualified or working towards

Strong knowledge of planning system

Confidence and proactiveness

Private Sector experience

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Birmingham | Hybrid | Competitive, DOE

A well-established, multi-disciplinary planning consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Town Planner to join its growing team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner who is confident managing projects from day one and is looking to take the next step within a respected UK consultancy.

The Role

You will be joining a collaborative planning team of 13 planners, working alongside a range of in-house disciplines across offices nationwide. The successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running, manage their own caseload and contribute to the wider success of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications and appeals across a variety of sectors
• Providing clear, pragmatic planning advice to clients
• Leading projects from inception through to determination
• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where required

About You

• 7-10 years' experience within the UK town planning sector
• MRTPI qualified (or working towards with significant experience)
• Strong knowledge of the planning system and development management
• Confident, proactive, and commercially aware
• Comfortable with office-based working 3 days per week
• Private Sector experience
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary from £45,000.
• Opportunity to join a stable, growing consultancy with a strong UK presence
• Exposure to a wide range of projects and clients
• Clear scope for progression and long-term career development
• Supportive, professional, and collaborative working culture

Apply today with your CV and call Tullula Farrell on 02393 876 021.

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