Senior Planner

Salary/Rate:Depending on Experience
Town/City:Birmingham
County:West Midlands
Sector:Town and Transport Planning
Job ref:1377996
Post Date:09.11.26
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

Are you a Planner ready to step up into a Senior role, or an established Senior Planner looking for your next career move?

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is working with a growing, independent multidisciplinary planning and environmental consultancy seeking a Senior Planner to join its Birmingham team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious business experiencing significant growth, offering varied projects, a supportive team and clear opportunities for career progression.

The Role

  • Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries.

  • Undertake planning appraisals and provide advice on development opportunities.

  • Manage projects and build strong client relationships.

  • Liaise with Local Planning Authorities and other stakeholders.

  • Prepare planning reports, statements and fee proposals.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across planning, ecology, landscape and environmental services.

  • Support and mentor junior colleagues.

About You

  • RTPI-accredited degree or relevant qualification.

  • Ideally 2+ years' planning experience in consultancy or the public sector.

  • MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.

  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.

  • Excellent communication, organisation and project management skills.

  • Ambition to develop your career within a growing consultancy.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary and bonus scheme.

  • Hybrid and flexible working.

  • Enhanced annual leave plus loyalty leave.

  • Private medical insurance.

  • Funded professional memberships and protected CPD.

  • Clear career progression with two promotion opportunities annually.

  • Supportive, collaborative working environment.

Interested?

Whether you're ready for your first Senior Planner position or looking for a fresh opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to vicky@oceantoearth.co.uk or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Ocean to Earth Recruitment | Elevating Green Growth

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