Senior Planner

Senior Town Planner - Birmingham
Leading UK Planning Consultancy | £Excellent Package + Benefits

I'm delighted to be partnering with a well-established, highly respected planning consultancy to recruit an experienced Senior Town Planner for their Birmingham office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, design-led, multi-disciplinary team known for delivering high-quality planning advice across residential, commercial, retail, leisure and strategic land projects. The business has a strong national reputation, a loyal client base, and a genuinely supportive culture where professional development is actively encouraged.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will:

Manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects from inception to determination.

Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting statements.

Conduct site appraisals, policy reviews and feasibility assessments.

Provide clear, strategic advice to clients including developers, landowners and housebuilders.

Engage confidently with local authorities, stakeholders and design teams.

Support junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the office.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Is MRTPI qualified (or very close to achieving it).

Has strong experience within a consultancy or local authority environment.

Thrives in a collaborative, client-facing role.

Can manage multiple deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

Enjoys contributing to a positive team environment.

Why Join?

High-profile and varied project pipeline

Clear progression opportunities

Flexible, supportive and professional working culture

Competitive salary + benefits

Birmingham city-centre office with hybrid working

If you're an ambitious Senior Planner looking to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more (in confidence), please get in touch with Neil Ellerton on (phone number removed)