Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment

Senior Town Planner (MRTPI Chartered)
Birmingham | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an experienced MRTPI Chartered Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? I'm currently working with a highly regarded, market-leading planning consultancy to recruit a Senior Town Planner for their established and growing Birmingham team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and well-respected planning practice with a strong pipeline of high-profile projects across the UK.




The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering a wide range of planning projects, working closely with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams. You'll be involved in both strategic and development-led planning, providing expert advice and leading on applications and appeals.




Key Responsibilities

  • Leading and managing planning applications and appeals
  • Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients
  • Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documents
  • Managing client relationships and contributing to business development
  • Mentoring junior team members and supporting their professional growth
  • Engaging with local authorities and key stakeholders



About You

  • MRTPI Chartered (essential)
  • Proven experience in a consultancy or private sector planning role
  • Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and procedures
  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills
  • Commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Clear progression pathway within a leading consultancy
  • Exposure to high-quality, nationally significant projects
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package



Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to join a well-established and forward-thinking planning team with an excellent reputation in the market. You'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects while being supported in your long-term career development.


If you're a motivated Senior Planner looking for a fresh challenge in Birmingham, I'd be keen to speak with you confidentially.

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