Senior Town Planner – Birmingham
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
I’m currently working with a well-established and highly respected residential developer who is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in Birmingham.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to take on a key role within a dynamic business that has a strong pipeline of residential projects across the Midlands.
The Role
As Senior Town Planner, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering planning strategies across multiple sites. You’ll work closely with land, technical, and commercial teams to secure planning permissions and drive projects forward from acquisition through to delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading on the preparation, submission, and negotiation of planning applications
- Managing relationships with local authorities, consultants, and key stakeholders
- Providing strategic planning advice on land acquisitions
- Monitoring local planning policy and identifying opportunities and risks
- Supporting junior team members and contributing to team development
About You
- MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
- Proven experience within residential planning (housebuilder or consultancy background preferred)
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects
What’s on Offer
- Competitive basic salary
- Annual bonus scheme
- Car allowance or company car
- Private healthcare
- Pension contribution
- Clear career progression opportunities within a supportive environment
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can make a real impact and further develop your career in a senior position.
If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
