Now Hiring: Senior Planner | Birmingham | £Competitive + Benefits
Are you an experienced Planner looking to elevate your career in a dynamic, growing environment? We’re working in partnership with a respected organisation based in Birmingham, and they’re seeking a driven Senior Planner to help shape and deliver a range of high-impact projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role where your expertise will be valued, your ideas heard, and your career supported.
The Role:
As a Senior Planner, you’ll be a key figure in the planning team—taking ownership of complex projects, guiding clients and colleagues, and helping to steer strategic planning direction. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio and be involved in both hands-on planning and high-level advice.
Responsibilities Include:
- Managing and delivering planning applications, appeals, and development proposals
- Advising clients and internal teams on planning strategy and regulations
- Coordinating with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
- Contributing to business development through networking and client relationships
- Supporting and mentoring junior planning staff
- Staying ahead of policy updates and changes in legislation
Who We’re Looking For:
- Solid experience in a planning role, ideally within the private sector or consultancy
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and policy framework
- RTPI Chartered (or working towards chartership)
- Confident communicator with strong report-writing and negotiation skills
- Self-motivated, commercially aware, and collaborative in your approach
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary with regular performance reviews
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
- Generous holiday allowance and additional perks
- Career development support and CPD opportunities
- A collaborative team culture within a forward-thinking organisation
Location:
Based in Birmingham, with hybrid working available to suit your lifestyle.
Interested?
If you're ready to take on a role where you can make a real difference and grow your planning career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Are you interested in this or any other Town Planning job opportunities across the UK? Please get in touch by emailing your CV to Kirsty@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk or call Kirsty Tanner on 01792 940004 also you can apply below!
