At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major planning projects and shape growth in Birmingham's development landscape.
- Company: Join a top-rated, inclusive firm recognised for sustainability and employee satisfaction.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, flexible working, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Be part of an exciting growth journey with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant projects while mentoring the next generation of planners.
- Qualifications: Chartered Town Planner with strong expertise in development management and client engagement.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
The Opportunity
Are you a Chartered Town Planning Director ready to take a leading role in shaping some of the most significant development and regeneration projects across Birmingham and the wider Midlands? The Birmingham team is already well positioned in the Midlands market with a strong pipeline and clear opportunity to expand further. This role is central to unlocking that growth. You will join an established and growing planning team delivering across residential, mixed‑use, commercial, industrial and employment sectors with a strong track record in planning applications, appeals and development plan promotion. You’ll work in a fully integrated, multidisciplinary environment, collaborating closely with design & masterplanning, landscape architecture, transport, engineering and environmental disciplines. This joined‑up approach ensures planning advice is commercially aware, design‑led and deliverable from the outset.
About the role
- Lead and shape the growth of the Birmingham and wider Midlands planning practice
- Act as a trusted advisor to key public and private sector clients on complex planning matters
- Lead on major planning projects including strategic land promotion, planning applications, appeals and inquiries
- Play a key role in Local Plan strategy, examinations and land allocation work
- Drive business development activity, identifying and converting new opportunities in the Midlands market
- Mentor, support and develop a growing team of planners, building capability and future leadership
- Work closely with multidisciplinary leaders to deliver integrated, commercially robust and design‑led outcomes
- Strengthen the firm’s external profile and presence within the Midlands planning market
This is a role where you will not only deliver projects, but actively shape strategy, culture and growth.
About you
- You are a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) operating at Director level, or an experienced Associate Director ready to step into a broader leadership role.
- You will bring:
- Strong technical expertise across development management and/or plan‑making
- A proven track record within the Birmingham and/or wider Midlands planning market
- Experience in planning applications, appeals, inquiries and/or Local Plan examinations
- A strong commercial mindset with confidence in client engagement and business development
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor, inspire and develop teams
- The ability to provide clear, commercially aware advice on complex planning and development challenges
- Looking for a platform that offers greater influence, autonomy and the opportunity to help shape both a team and a regional strategy, not just deliver within it.
Why join us
- We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
- We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world’s top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
- We do what is right: Industry‑leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
- We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and early careers peer group and wider ERG network.
- Growth: We’re on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland – we want you to be part of it!
- Great benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
- Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
For more information, please contact Rozy Manir via rozy@stantec.com
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