Town Planner / Senior Town Planner - #2167444

Town Planner / Senior Town Planner

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive salary + profit-sharing bonus

Working Pattern: Flexible / hybrid working

About the Company

A leading independent planning and development consultancy is looking to expand its established Birmingham team. The business advises clients on a wide range of development projects across the UK, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, regeneration and strategic development.

With a strong national presence and an excellent reputation in the industry, the consultancy offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals on high-profile projects for major developers, housebuilders, investors and landowners.

The Role

The business is looking to appoint a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join its Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting clients throughout the planning process and helping deliver successful development outcomes.

You will be involved in preparing and managing planning applications, undertaking site appraisals, developing planning strategies and providing commercially focused advice to clients.

For candidates operating at Senior Town Planner level, there will be opportunities to take ownership of projects, manage client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and manage planning applications and appeals.
• Undertake site appraisals, planning policy reviews and development feasibility assessments.
• Develop planning strategies for residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration schemes.
• Prepare planning statements, reports, representations and supporting documentation.
• Provide planning advice to developers, landowners, housebuilders and other key clients.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Support strategic land promotion and development plan representations.
• Manage project deadlines, budgets and deliverables where appropriate.
• Attend client meetings, site visits and planning discussions.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development activities.

About You

• Experience working in town planning, ideally within a private-sector consultancy.
• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
• Experience preparing planning applications and providing planning policy advice.
• Strong written communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively within a team.
• A proactive approach with an interest in property development and the commercial aspects of planning.

For Senior Town Planner applicants, experience managing projects independently, advising clients and supporting junior colleagues would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Profit-sharing bonus scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A varied portfolio of high-profile development projects.
• Structured training and support towards professional chartership.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• The chance to work within an established national consultancy with a collaborative Birmingham team.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch.

Joe Senior

Vivid Resourcing

Telephone: 0161 470 5506

Email: [email protected]