Senior Town Planner
Meet Our Recruiter
Sue Greeff
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially focused Senior Town Planner to join a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy in Birmingham.
This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of high-profile projects across the residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration sectors, supporting major developments throughout the UK.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects from inception through to completion.
- Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and strategic planning representations.
- Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients.
- Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and multidisciplinary consultant teams.
- Supporting junior team members and contributing to a collaborative working environment.
- Attending client meetings, public consultations and planning committees where required.
- Assisting with business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:
- RTPI Chartered status (MRTPI).
- Previous experience within a planning consultancy or private sector environment.
- Strong background delivering residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration projects.
- Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
- Strong report writing, communication and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively within a fast-paced environment.
- Commercial awareness and strong client-facing abilities.
What's on Offer
- Exposure to high-profile and complex developments.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
If you are an ambitious MRTPI-qualified planner looking for your next challenge in Birmingham, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via sgreeff@cobaltrecruitment.com or 07458161399.
