Senior Planner
Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Consultancy
Immediate Start
£35k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Town Planner (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Birmingham / Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive Day Rate or Fixed-Term Salary (DOE)
Contract: 12 Months
Our client is a highly respected independent planning and development consultancy with an established reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice across the residential, industrial/logistics and education sectors. The business has built long-standing relationships with many of the UK's leading developers, landowners, investors and educational institutions, supported by a collaborative and experienced team of planning professionals.
Due to an increase in project workload, they are seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their team on a 12-month contract basis.
The Role
Working as part of a close-knit consultancy team, you will take responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination and appeal where required.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing planning applications and related consents across a range of development sectors.
Preparing planning appraisals, planning statements and supporting documentation.
Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project teams.
Promoting development sites through the local plan process.
Liaising with local authorities, consultees and key stakeholders.
Supporting planning appeals and representations.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Assisting with business development and project opportunities where appropriate.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally possess:
MRTPI status (or be working towards chartered membership).
Significant experience within either a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
Proven experience managing planning applications and development projects.
Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
The ability to manage projects independently while contributing positively to a wider team environment.
What's on Offer?
Opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy.
Diverse and interesting project portfolio.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Competitive remuneration package.
Immediate start available or short notice periods welcomed.For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact the recruitment consultant handling this assignment. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence
Location: Birmingham / Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive Day Rate or Fixed-Term Salary (DOE)
Contract: 12 Months
Our client is a highly respected independent planning and development consultancy with an established reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice across the residential, industrial/logistics and education sectors. The business has built long-standing relationships with many of the UK's leading developers, landowners, investors and educational institutions, supported by a collaborative and experienced team of planning professionals.
Due to an increase in project workload, they are seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their team on a 12-month contract basis.
The Role
Working as part of a close-knit consultancy team, you will take responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination and appeal where required.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing planning applications and related consents across a range of development sectors.
Preparing planning appraisals, planning statements and supporting documentation.
Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project teams.
Promoting development sites through the local plan process.
Liaising with local authorities, consultees and key stakeholders.
Supporting planning appeals and representations.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Assisting with business development and project opportunities where appropriate.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally possess:
MRTPI status (or be working towards chartered membership).
Significant experience within either a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
Proven experience managing planning applications and development projects.
Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
The ability to manage projects independently while contributing positively to a wider team environment.
What's on Offer?
Opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy.
Diverse and interesting project portfolio.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Competitive remuneration package.
Immediate start available or short notice periods welcomed.For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact the recruitment consultant handling this assignment. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence
Reference: 225220553
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Senior Planner
Posted on Jun 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Consultancy
Immediate Start
£35k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Town Planner (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Birmingham / Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive Day Rate or Fixed-Term Salary (DOE)
Contract: 12 Months
Our client is a highly respected independent planning and development consultancy with an established reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice across the residential, industrial/logistics and education sectors. The business has built long-standing relationships with many of the UK's leading developers, landowners, investors and educational institutions, supported by a collaborative and experienced team of planning professionals.
Due to an increase in project workload, they are seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their team on a 12-month contract basis.
The Role
Working as part of a close-knit consultancy team, you will take responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination and appeal where required.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing planning applications and related consents across a range of development sectors.
Preparing planning appraisals, planning statements and supporting documentation.
Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project teams.
Promoting development sites through the local plan process.
Liaising with local authorities, consultees and key stakeholders.
Supporting planning appeals and representations.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Assisting with business development and project opportunities where appropriate.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally possess:
MRTPI status (or be working towards chartered membership).
Significant experience within either a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
Proven experience managing planning applications and development projects.
Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
The ability to manage projects independently while contributing positively to a wider team environment.
What's on Offer?
Opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy.
Diverse and interesting project portfolio.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Competitive remuneration package.
Immediate start available or short notice periods welcomed.For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact the recruitment consultant handling this assignment. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence
Location: Birmingham / Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive Day Rate or Fixed-Term Salary (DOE)
Contract: 12 Months
Our client is a highly respected independent planning and development consultancy with an established reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice across the residential, industrial/logistics and education sectors. The business has built long-standing relationships with many of the UK's leading developers, landowners, investors and educational institutions, supported by a collaborative and experienced team of planning professionals.
Due to an increase in project workload, they are seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their team on a 12-month contract basis.
The Role
Working as part of a close-knit consultancy team, you will take responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination and appeal where required.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing planning applications and related consents across a range of development sectors.
Preparing planning appraisals, planning statements and supporting documentation.
Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project teams.
Promoting development sites through the local plan process.
Liaising with local authorities, consultees and key stakeholders.
Supporting planning appeals and representations.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Assisting with business development and project opportunities where appropriate.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally possess:
MRTPI status (or be working towards chartered membership).
Significant experience within either a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
Proven experience managing planning applications and development projects.
Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
The ability to manage projects independently while contributing positively to a wider team environment.
What's on Offer?
Opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy.
Diverse and interesting project portfolio.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Competitive remuneration package.
Immediate start available or short notice periods welcomed.For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact the recruitment consultant handling this assignment. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence
Reference: 225220553
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