Senior Town Planner

Company: Cobalt Recruitment
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

I’m currently partnering with a highly respected planning consultancy in Birmingham that is looking to appoint an ambitious Senior Town Planner to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an MRTPI-qualified planner who wants exposure to some of the UK’s most exciting residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration schemes while being part of a collaborative and commercially driven environment.

What makes this role stand out?

• Work on high-profile developments across the UK.

• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing team.

• Flexible / hybrid working.

• Strong pipeline of exciting projects.

• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture.

• Competitive salary + excellent benefits.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning projects.

• Prepare planning applications, appeals and strategic representations.

• Provide commercially focused advice to clients.

• Work closely with local authorities and multidisciplinary teams.

• Attend client meetings, consultations and committees.

• Support junior planners and contribute to team growth.

What they’re looking for:

• MRTPI qualified.

• Consultancy or private sector planning experience.

• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.

• Experience across residential, commercial or regeneration projects.

• Commercially aware with strong client-facing skills.

If you’re ready for a role that offers more responsibility, stronger project exposure and long-term career growth, I’d love to speak confidentially.

sgreeff@cobaltrecruitment.com

07458 161399

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via sgreeff@cobaltrecruitment.com or 07458161399.

Posted: May 23rd, 2026