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Interim Town Planner

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Job type
Temporary
Location
Birmingham
Working Pattern
Full-time
Specialism
Planning
Industry
Construction
Pay
£450 per day
Closing date
1 May 2026

£450 per day

Contract: 6‑month contract (Umbrella)

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Location Birmingham

We are seeking an experienced Interim Town Planner to support the delivery of planning services within a busy local authority environment. This is a key interim role, offering an immediate start and a competitive day rate of £450.

About the Role

Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will play a critical role in maintaining service performance, managing a varied caseload of planning applications, and providing professional planning advice to officers, members, and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and determining a caseload of planning applications in line with statutory requirements
Providing expert planning advice and recommendations
Preparing and presenting reports to planning committees
Engaging with developers, agents, consultees, and the public
Supporting policy implementation and development management processes
Ensuring decisions are robust, defensible, and aligned with national and local planning policy

Essential Requirements

Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
Proven experience working within a UK local authority planning service
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, legislation, and policy framework
Ability to manage complex applications and work to tight deadlines
Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to step into a high-impact interim role, contribute to meaningful place-making, and gain exposure within a dynamic council environment – Please send your Update CV!

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