Senior Planner – Birmingham

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive salary

I am partnering with an award-winning and market-leading specialist provider of planning, land, property, and business solutions in Birmingham who are looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join their team.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the variety and autonomy of consultancy work, contributing to projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clear, accurate planning advice—both remotely and in writing—including summaries, reports, and policy-led assessments.
• Prepare and manage a range of planning application documents, including delegated reports, application forms, supporting statements, and site visit records.
• Support and collaborate with the wider Planning Services team, contributing to case reviews, meetings, performance monitoring, and quality assurance.
• Communicate and negotiate effectively with applicants, agents, and stakeholders, ensuring applications progress smoothly and queries are resolved.
• Maintain high standards of productivity and accuracy by meeting KPIs, updating internal systems, and ensuring all work is completed to a “right first time” standard.

Requirements:

• Hold a relevant planning qualification (RTPI-accredited or equivalent) with at least two years’ experience in a local authority, consultancy, or both.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in providing clear planning advice to professionals, applicants, and the public.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work under pressure, meeting strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy and productivity.
• Strong analytical skills, able to assess proposals against planning policy and produce clear, concise, and well-reasoned reports.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, with leadership or mentoring experience and eligibility (or interest) for RTPI membership; a full driving licence is desirable.

Apply now or contact Marta Gajewska by calling 01792 677 005 or emailing marta@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk