Job Title: Principal / Associate Town Planner
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
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?
I'm 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 £45,000 - £50,000
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 teamDuties 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 teamRequirements 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 colleaguesInterested?
If you're a Principal or Associate Town Planner looking for a new challenge in Birmingham, I'd love to have a confidential conversation.
Whether you're actively considering a move or simply curious about what's out there, feel free to get in touch!
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