Town Planner Senior Town Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • City, Birmingham
  • Sep 02, 2025
Full time Consultant

Job Description

Town Planner / Senior Planner

Location: Birmingham or Cardiff

An established and growing planning consultancy is looking to expand its team with the addition of a Town Planner or Senior Planner based in either Birmingham or Cardiff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven planning professional with previous experience in a planning consultancy or local authority setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and manage planning applications, pre-application enquiries, and appeals
  • Draft and submit lawful development certificates
  • Advise on planning strategy across a range of development types
  • Work across various sectors including residential, retail, commercial, and mixed-use schemes
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality planning services


About You:

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in a planning consultancy or local planning authority
  • RTPI-accredited degree (or equivalent)
  • Working towards or already MRTPI qualified (for Planner level); MRTPI status preferred for Senior Planner
  • Strong report writing, project management and communication skills
  • A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Career progression opportunities within a supportive and growing consultancy
  • Involvement in a wide range of exciting and high-profile projects
  • Flexible office location - choose between Birmingham or Cardiff

To apply or learn more about the role, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.