Assistant Town Planner
4 months ago
Batley
Assistant Town Planner – Birmingham £Competitive + Benefits + Career Progression Are you an ambitious Assistant Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a highly respected planning and property consultancy? I’m currently working on behalf of a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong national presence, who are looking to expand their planning team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain exposure to a wide variety of projects while developing their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The Role As an Assistant Town Planner, you’ll be working closely with experienced planning professionals on a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments. You’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals. Key Responsibilities: • Assisting in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals, • Conducting site appraisals and planning research, • Supporting senior team members with project delivery, • Liaising with local authorities, clients, and stakeholders, • Degree (and ideally MSc) in Town Planning or a related discipline, • Working towards (or keen to work towards) MRTPI accreditation, • Some relevant planning experience (public or private sector), • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Structured career progression and mentorship, • Exposure to high-profile and varied projects, • A collaborative and supportive team culture If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion. If you want, I can tailor this further (e.g., make it more formal, more sales-driven, or aligned to a specific consultancy style).