Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Birmingham
Overview:
An established and award-winning planning consultancy is seeking a talented Senior Town Planner to join its successful Birmingham team. This is a rare opportunity to work with a highly respected practice known for delivering commercially focused, creative planning solutions for a diverse client base. The role is ideal for an ambitious planner who wants to accelerate their career while contributing to high-profile projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and site promotion work across a variety of sectors.
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Provide expert planning advice to developers, landowners, and institutional clients.
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Represent clients in meetings with local authorities, stakeholders, and community groups.
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Prepare high-quality reports, statements, and supporting documents.
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Take ownership of projects and build trusted client relationships.
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Mentor junior planners and contribute to the growth of the Reading office.
Candidate Profile:
Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or working towards accreditation.
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Strong professional experience in town planning, ideally within consultancy (local authority experience also considered).
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Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation, local plan processes, and development management.
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Skilled communicator, confident in advising clients and representing projects at meetings and hearings.
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Commercially aware, proactive, and motivated to deliver results.
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A strong team player with the ambition to develop into a leadership role.
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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Exposure to major development projects and long-term clients.
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Genuine opportunities for career progression, with a clear route to Associate level and beyond.
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A supportive, collaborative culture with access to experienced mentors and national expertise.
How :
If you are a driven planner seeking to progress your career within a leading consultancy, please submit your CV for consideration to # Alternatively you can call Neil Ellerton on # 365 108
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