Birmingham
Building, Construction
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
08/05/2025
29/05/2025
Senior Planner - Land Development & Strategic Planning
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus Scheme
Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are representing a global real estate consultancy in their search for a driven and experienced Senior Planning Consultant to join their Birmingham team. With sustained business growth and ambitious plans for further expansion across the Midlands and South West, this is a fantastic opportunity for a talented planning professional to join a high-performing team within one of the UK's leading property and planning advisory networks.
This role is ideal for an established Senior Planner seeking new challenges-or an experienced Planning Consultant ready to step up-looking for a career-defining opportunity within a major international practice. You will benefit from structured career progression, mentoring, and access to an extensive professional network.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and support planning and development assignments, ensuring timely delivery to a high standard.
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Develop and manage strong client relationships, particularly within the public sector, including the Ministry of Justice.
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Identify and secure new business opportunities across the region by leveraging existing client networks and market knowledge.
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Collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple departments and regions to provide joined-up, multi-disciplinary advice.
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Act as a key point of contact for clients and provide commercially focused planning advice on a wide range of development schemes.
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Take an active role in internal business development initiatives and planning strategies, helping to drive the team's future growth.
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Supervise junior team members and contribute to their ongoing professional development.
Candidate Profile:
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MRTPI qualified with a relevant planning degree.
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Minimum 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in planning, ideally within consultancy or a client-facing environment.
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Strong technical competence in relevant planning sectors and a deep understanding of the Midlands market.
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Demonstrated ability to manage clients, lead project teams, and generate new business.
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Commercial awareness and an understanding of the broader real estate landscape.
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Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
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Strong team player with a proactive and ambitious mindset.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary with car allowance and performance-based bonus
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Clear pathways for promotion and ongoing mentoring support
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Access to extensive internal professional networks and global resources
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Flexible working and a collaborative team environment
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Opportunity to work within a high-profile regional and national planning network
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Regular client exposure and the chance to influence major projects across public and private sectors