Senior Town Planner

Senior Planner - Land Development & Strategic PlanningLocation: Birmingham Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus SchemeType: Full-time, Permanent

We are representing a global real estate consultancy in their search for a driven and experienced Senior Planning Consultant to join their Birmingham team. With sustained business growth and ambitious plans for further expansion across the Midlands and South West, this is a fantastic opportunity for a talented planning professional to join a high-performing team within one of the UK's leading property and planning advisory networks.

This role is ideal for an established Senior Planner seeking new challenges-or an experienced Planning Consultant ready to step up-looking for a career-defining opportunity within a major international practice. You will benefit from structured career progression, mentoring, and access to an extensive professional network.

• Lead and support planning and development assignments, ensuring timely delivery to a high standard.

• Develop and manage strong client relationships, particularly within the public sector, including the Ministry of Justice.

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across the region by leveraging existing client networks and market knowledge.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple departments and regions to provide joined-up, multi-disciplinary advice.

• Act as a key point of contact for clients and provide commercially focused planning advice on a wide range of development schemes.

• Take an active role in internal business development initiatives and planning strategies, helping to drive the team's future growth.

• Supervise junior team members and contribute to their ongoing professional development.

• MRTPI qualified with a relevant planning degree.

• Minimum 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in planning, ideally within consultancy or a client-facing environment.

• Strong technical competence in relevant planning sectors and a deep understanding of the Midlands market.

• Demonstrated ability to manage clients, lead project teams, and generate new business.

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the broader real estate landscape.

• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.

• Strong team player with a proactive and ambitious mindset.

• Competitive salary with car allowance and performance-based bonus

• Clear pathways for promotion and ongoing mentoring support

• Access to extensive internal professional networks and global resources

• Flexible working and a collaborative team environment

• Opportunity to work within a high-profile regional and national planning network

• Regular client exposure and the chance to influence major projects across public and private sectors