Principal/Associate Town Planner

Job Title: Principal / Associate Town Planner

Location: Birmingham

Salary: GBP45,000 : GBP50,000

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career and play a key role within an ambitious planning consultancy?

Im currently working with an established and growing planning consultancy who are looking to appoint a Principal / Associate Town Planner to join their team in Birmingham.

Benefits for the role of Principal / Associate Town Planner include:

• Competitive salary of GBP45,000 : GBP50,000
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing planning team
  
  

Duties for the role of Principal / Associate Town Planner:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects across a range of sectors
• Leading the preparation, submission and management of complex planning applications
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients, landowners and developers
• Undertaking site appraisals, development assessments and planning feasibility studies
• Preparing and reviewing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities and external stakeholders
• Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to business development activities
• Managing project teams and supporting the development of junior planners
• Playing an active role in the continued growth and success of the planning team
  
  

Requirements for the role of Principal / Associate Town Planner:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• MRTPI chartership
• Significant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or development environment
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system, legislation and planning policy
• Proven experience managing planning applications and development projects
• Excellent report:writing, communication and presentation skills
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide strategic planning advice
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating project teams
• A proactive approach to business development and identifying new opportunities
• The confidence and ability to take ownership of projects and support junior colleagues
  
  

Interested?

If youre a Principal or Associate Town Planner looking for a new challenge in Birmingham, Id love to have a confidential conversation.

Whether youre actively considering a move or simply curious about whats out there, feel free to get in touch

Send your CV to efan.thomaspenguinrecruitment