Senior Town Planner\n\nLocation: Birmingham\n Sector: Commercial Property & Planning Consultancy\n\nAn established and highly respected national property and planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join its growing Birmingham office.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the commercial, residential and mixed-use sectors, within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Senior Town Planner, you will:\n\nManage and deliver a range of planning projects from inception through to determination\n\nPrepare, submit and negotiate planning applications, appeals and pre-application strategies\n\nProvide clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients\n\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, stakeholders and clients\n\nSupport and mentor junior members of the planning team\n\nContribute to business development and the growth of the regional planning offering\n\nAbout You\n\nYou will ideally have:\n\nA degree in Town Planning or a related discipline\n\nMRTPI (or working towards chartership)\n\nStrong experience within the UK planning system, ideally from consultancy or a similar commercial environment\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\n\nThe confidence to manage projects and client relationships independently\n\nWhat's On Offer\n\nCompetitive salary and benefits package\n\nClear progression opportunities within a well-established national consultancy\n\nExposure to high-profile and varied planning projects\n\nA supportive, professional and flexible working culture\n\nThis role would suit a Town Planner looking to step into a senior position, or an existing Senior Planner seeking a fresh challenge within a respected consultancy platform.\n\nFor more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed)