Senior Planner - Birmingham

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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!