Job Title: Chartered Town Planner

Location: Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly regarded independent planning and architecture consultancy in their search for a Chartered Town Planner.

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary practice, providing expert planning, architecture, and masterplanning services to a diverse client base including developers, landowners, businesses, and the public sector. With offices in the Midlands and London, they are involved in a wide variety of projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments nationwide.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are now seeking an MRTPI-qualified Town Planner to join their dynamic and collaborative team.

The Role

You will take a leading role across a broad range of planning projects, working from initial appraisal through to determination and beyond. Responsibilities are likely to include:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of planning applications and appeals
• Preparing high-quality planning statements and supporting documentation
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders
• Supporting business development and identifying new opportunities
• Representing clients at committees, hearings, and inquiries

You will have the opportunity to work on a wide mix of schemes across both urban and rural environments, including sensitive and Green Belt sites, gaining exposure to projects from inception through to delivery.

About You

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
• Demonstrable experience within a consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• A proactive, team-oriented approach

Why Apply?

• Join a respected, independent consultancy with a strong reputation in the market
• Work on varied and high-quality projects across multiple sectors
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team environment
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive remuneration package

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Chartered Town Planner looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking and growing consultancy.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)