Town Planner

Town Planner

Location: Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well established property consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner to join a highly regarded consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, retail, and mixed use developments. The successful candidate will benefit from strong client exposure and the opportunity to develop within a collaborative and professional environment.

The role

As a Town Planner, you will be involved in delivering planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination.

You will manage your own schemes while supporting senior team members on larger and more complex developments, continuing to develop your expertise as a Town Planner within a dynamic and multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Managing planning applications and appeals
• Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation
• Undertaking site appraisals and feasibility assessments
• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
• Attending client meetings, site visits, and consultations
• Supporting senior team members on complex projects
• Assisting with project coordination and delivery
• Contributing to business development and client relationships

What we're looking for

• RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
• MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
• Experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• A proactive and commercially aware approach

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of planning projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and support towards MRTPI

Interested? Contact Joel Bland on or email at