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Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a reputable planning consultancy in Birmingham, is seeking a skilled Town Planner to join their expanding team.
  • The role requires a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, with MRTPI qualification or progress towards chartership, and a strong understanding of UK planning legislation.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting site appraisals, managing planning submissions, and providing expert advice to clients.
  • The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
  • Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Town Planner - Birmingham

Are you ready to shape the future of places and spaces? Our client, a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy, is looking to expand its team with the addition of a talented Town Planner based in the Birmingham area.

With a strong national presence and offices in the Midlands, this consultancy is known for securing planning permissions for a wide range of exciting and complex projects - from strategic land promotions to heritage-led redevelopments, across residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors.

About the Opportunity:

You'll join a supportive and collaborative team where your expertise will directly influence development strategies and successful outcomes.

This is a chance to be part of a consultancy that:

  • Works with industry leaders and high-profile clients

  • Delivers creative and effective planning solutions

  • Supports professional growth and personal development

  • Maintains a flexible and inclusive work culture

Key Responsibilities:
  • Undertake site appraisals, feasibility studies, and prepare planning applications

  • Deliver expert planning advice to a broad client base

  • Manage and coordinate planning submissions and appeals

  • Represent clients in discussions with local authorities and stakeholders

  • Contribute to emerging policy consultations and local plan representations

What We're Looking For:
  • A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited)

  • MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

  • Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and policy

  • Excellent communication and report writing skills

  • A collaborative approach with a client-focused mindset

What's on Offer:
  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Generous annual leave allowance

  • Company pension contributions

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

  • Tailored career progression plans and CPD support

  • Regular teambuilding events and away days

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.