Senior Town Planner – Leading Consultancy | West Midlands | £38k-£50k + Benefits
Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? We’re working with a highly regarded planning and development consultancy in the West Midlands that is looking to strengthen its team with the addition of a Senior Planner.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing practice with a strong presence across the region. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse project portfolio – from major residential schemes to mixed-use and strategic land developments.
Location: West Midlands (Birmingham, Coventry, or surrounding areas – hybrid working available)
Role: Senior Town Planner
Salary: Competitive, based on experience + excellent benefits
Why This Role?
You’ll be stepping into a supportive, collaborative environment with a clear progression path toward Associate level. The consultancy prides itself on combining professional expertise with a strong team culture, offering flexible working, a varied workload, and genuine autonomy.
You’ll manage your own projects, contribute to planning strategies, and work closely with clients, local authorities, and multi-disciplinary teams – all while being supported by an experienced leadership team.
What We’re Looking For:
- MRTPI qualified (or working towards it with significant experience)
- Proven experience in planning consultancy or local authority
- Strong understanding of the UK planning system and current policy landscape
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A commercial mindset with the confidence to liaise with clients and stakeholders
- Ability to manage projects independently while mentoring junior colleagues
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary tailored to your experience
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
- Private healthcare, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance
- Exposure to a wide variety of planning projects
- Career progression opportunities within a dynamic and growing consultancy
- Supportive, inclusive working environment
If you're a driven and commercially aware planner looking for your next challenge in the West Midlands, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role.
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!
