Kidderminster
Building, Construction
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
21/04/2025
12/05/2025
Town Planner
Location: Kidderminster (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits
Recruiter: Acting on behalf of a leading regional planning consultancy
Shape the Future of Planning in the West Midlands and Beyond
We are working in partnership with a well-regarded, multi-disciplinary planning consultancy to find a driven and ambitious Town Planner to join their expanding team. Based in or around Kidderminster, this is your chance to play a key role in transforming land, property and rural spaces across Shropshire, Worcestershire, Powys and the wider West Midlands.
From residential extensions to large-scale commercial developments and agricultural planning, you'll be at the heart of unlocking development potential and delivering real impact.
The Company
This consultancy is known for delivering tailored planning solutions across sectors including residential, commercial, agricultural and strategic land promotion. With deep local expertise and a hands-on approach, they guide clients through the full development cycle-from early-stage feasibility and valuation, to planning applications, appeals and land promotion strategies.
Clients include homeowners, developers, landowners, farmers, and commercial investors seeking to realise the full value of their assets.
What You'll Be Doing
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Providing expert planning advice on residential, commercial and agricultural developments
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Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, appraisals and evaluations
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Advising on land promotion strategies and development potential
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Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and clients
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Conducting site visits, valuations and feasibility studies
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Staying up-to-date with local and national planning policy changes
About You
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Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
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MRTPI qualified (or working towards it)
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Strong knowledge of UK planning regulations and local policy frameworks
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Experience in rural, agricultural or mixed-use planning projects is a bonus
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Excellent communication and report-writing skills
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Comfortable managing clients, deadlines and planning processes with minimal supervision
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Based in or willing to travel regularly across the West Midlands region
Why Join This Team?
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Varied portfolio of planning projects across sectors
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Hybrid working model with flexibility
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Strong pipeline of work and ambitious growth plans
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Supportive, close-knit team with genuine passion for land and development
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Opportunity to grow your planning career in a respected and growing firm
Interested?
We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position