Senior Planner

Location: Birmingham / Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive Day Rate or Fixed-Term Salary (DOE)
Contract: 12 Months

Our client is a highly respected independent planning and development consultancy with an established reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice across the residential, industrial/logistics and education sectors. The business has built long-standing relationships with many of the UK's leading developers, landowners, investors and educational institutions, supported by a collaborative and experienced team of planning professionals.

Due to an increase in project workload, they are seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their team on a 12-month contract basis.

Working as part of a close-knit consultancy team, you will take responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination and appeal where required.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing planning applications and related consents across a range of development sectors.
• Preparing planning appraisals, planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project teams.
• Promoting development sites through the local plan process.
• Liaising with local authorities, consultees and key stakeholders.
• Supporting planning appeals and representations.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Assisting with business development and project opportunities where appropriate.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally possess:

• MRTPI status (or be working towards chartered membership).
• Significant experience within either a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Proven experience managing planning applications and development projects.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
• The ability to manage projects independently while contributing positively to a wider team environment.

• Opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy.
• Diverse and interesting project portfolio.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Immediate start available or short notice periods welcomed.

For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact the recruitment consultant handling this assignment. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.