Town Planner

Town Planner - Planner to Associate Director (Open to level)
Birmingham (Hybrid)
35,000 - 65,000 DOE + Car allowance
Town Planner WFH & Office Highly competitive basic Car allowance Fantastic reputation Company benefits Enhanced pension
The Company
The forefront Planning and Design consultancy in the UK, spearheaded by over 20 Partners and a workforce of 250+ professionals spread across 10+ offices nationwide.
The company comprises individuals who possess a burning enthusiasm for crafting spaces that are not just economically feasible, but also environmentally sustainable, vibrant, and forward-thinking. Whether it's cozy rural housing projects or awe-inspiring urban high-rises, our dedicated teams excel in planning, designing, and executing them to perfection.
The Role
Duties of the Town Planner can include but are not limited to:

• Promoting large to medium scale residential, mixed-use, employment and other developments (both brownfield and greenfield) through the Local Development Framework and then by coordinating subsequent planning applications
• Conducting research and site appraisals on projects for our client base
• Preparation, submission, and negotiation of planning applications of all sizes/types.
• Preparation of planning and Statements of Community Engagement
• Lodging appeals and potentially appearing at Informal Hearings
• Develop client relationships and generate work
• Further raising the team profile and Business Development across the Midlands region
• Co-ordination of internal and external project teams and project management/QA

• MRTPI qualified
• Have strong planning experience, including residential experience, preferably in consultancy
• Have excellent organisational and project management skills
• Have strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Used to working with minimal supervision and have a strong ability to use their own initiative
• Are capable of managing a wide and complex workload
• Are personable and a strong team player

• 35,000 - 65,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Benefits package: Salary Sacrifice, cycle to work etc
• Buy and sell leave days