Senior Planner - Birmingham

🏙️ Senior Town Planner – Birmingham

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 DOE + benefits
Sector: Town Planning / Consultancy
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Contact: Kirsty Tanner, Zodiac Recruitment 

Are you an ambitious Town Planner ready to step into a Senior Planner role? Looking for a consultancy that offers responsibility, flexibility, and real progression?

We’re working with a well-established and growing planning consultancy based in Birmingham, known for its collaborative culture and diverse range of projects. With a strong pipeline across the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors, they’re looking to bring in a Senior Planner to support and lead on key developments across the Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a planner with around 3–5 years of experience who’s looking to take the next step in a supportive, professional environment.

🔍 The Role:

• Prepare and manage planning applications and appeals

• Provide strategic advice to clients and stakeholders

• Attend site visits, client meetings, and public consultations

• Support junior team members and collaborate with senior staff

• Keep up to date with policy changes and local plan developments

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

• 3–5 years’ experience in planning (consultancy or local authority)

• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, particularly in the Midlands

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive, organised, and commercially aware

💼 What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary (£30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience)

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Ongoing CPD and full APC support if required

• Clear path to progression within a growing team

• Friendly, collaborative office culture

This is a great chance to develop your career with a consultancy that truly values its people and provides real opportunities to grow.

📩 Interested?
Apply now or contact Kirsty Tanner at kirsty@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk / 01792 940004 for a confidential discussion.