Planner / Senior Planner – Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £35k - £50k DOE
Are you a motivated Town Planner or Senior Planner ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to be part of exciting, high-profile projects shaping communities across the UK? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.
We’re partnering with a leading global consultancy seeking an ambitious Planner to join their growing team in their Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside industry experts, contribute to a diverse portfolio of innovative projects, and grow your career within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
About the Role:
In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the Birmingham planning team to deliver exceptional results for clients. You’ll help secure optimal planning permissions and site allocations while providing commercially focused, strategic planning advice. Working in a collaborative and high-performing environment, you’ll combine professional expertise with local insight to build strong relationships with clients, planning authorities, and stakeholders. Through your work, you’ll contribute to creating lasting economic, social, and environmental value for both clients and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake planning appraisals and provide clients with clear, strategic advice on securing planning consent.
- Prepare and coordinate planning applications, including drafting Planning Statements and Statements of Community Involvement.
- Conduct research and analysis to produce high-quality, client-focused reports and policy representations.
- Support the management of multidisciplinary project teams, collaborating with architects and other consultants.
- Contribute to business development by assisting with tender proposals, client research, and the generation of new project opportunities.
About You:
- Hold an RTPI-accredited degree (or equivalent qualification) in Town Planning, Geography, Economics, or a related discipline, with MRTPI status or working towards chartership.
- Have at least two years’ experience in planning, gained within the public or private sector.
- Possess strong knowledge of development management and planning policy, including Local Plan preparation.
- Demonstrate excellent research, analytical, and report-writing skills, with the ability to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines.
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills, capable of building positive client and stakeholder relationships.
Why Join?
- Career Growth: Enjoy excellent opportunities for progression and ongoing professional development to help you achieve your career goals.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of an inclusive, supportive team that values innovation, diversity, and shared success.
- Impactful Projects: Contribute to a diverse portfolio of large-scale planning and development projects that make a real difference to communities and the built environment.
- Rewards & Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options, generous leave, and additional perks.
Apply now or contact Marta Gajewska by calling 01792 677005 or emailing marta@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk
