Senior Planner | Planning Consultancy | Birmingham

Birmingham | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

We're working with a highly regarded planning consultancy that is continuing to grow its Birmingham team and is looking to appoint an ambitious Senior Planner.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner with consultancy or private-sector experience who is looking to take on greater responsibility, work with a diverse client base, and accelerate their career within a supportive and commercially focused environment.

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you'll be involved in a wide range of planning projects across residential, commercial, logistics, mixed-use, and strategic land sectors. You'll manage your own caseload while supporting senior colleagues on complex schemes and helping to develop client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing planning applications and appeals from submission through to determination.
• Preparing planning appraisals, statements, and supporting reports.
• Advising clients on planning strategy, development opportunities, and planning risks.
• Building and maintaining relationships with local authorities, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Attending client meetings, public consultations, and planning committee hearings.
• Supporting business development activities and contributing to new work opportunities.
• Mentoring junior planners and assisting with team development.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• MRTPI status or are close to achieving chartership.
• Experience within a planning consultancy, developer, or private-sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management process.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• The confidence to manage projects and engage directly with clients.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach to planning.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Clear pathway to Associate level and beyond.
• Exposure to high-profile projects across the Midlands and nationally.
• Ongoing professional development and training support.
• A collaborative culture with a strong focus on career progression.

This role would suit a planner looking to join a respected consultancy where they can take ownership of projects, develop client-facing skills, and play a key role in a growing team.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today.

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