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Are you a planner looking to take the next step in your career? If you're seeking an opportunity where people and clients are at the centre of everything we do, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a motivated and commercially minded planner to join our expanding team in Birmingham. Following a period of strong growth, this is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of projects and sectors, while developing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

You will work closely with partners, associates and clients across the private and public sectors, contributing to the successful delivery of planning advice and outcomes. This role will offer exposure to a diverse workload and opportunities to make a direct contribution to team performance and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

Provide professional planning advice across residential, commercial, retail, and leisure sectors

Manage and support planning instructions under the guidance of senior team members

Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and local authorities to deliver timely, commercially focused advice

Contribute to team billings, project delivery, and profitability targets

Identify and pursue new business opportunities, both independently and in collaboration with wider teams

Support internal and external networking to raise profile and uncover cross-selling opportunities

Person specification

Solid understanding of the UK planning system and relevant legislation

Strong communication and report writing skills

Client-focused mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships

Commercially aware with an interest in business development

A team player who is proactive, reliable, and well organised

Awareness of market trends and local planning context

Qualifications

Degree qualified in town planning or a related field

MRTPI accredited (or working towards)