Senior Planning Officer

Permanent

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week on a hybrid basis

These are exciting times to be working at Birmingham City Council, one of the largest and most exciting Local Planning Authorities in the country. The continued growth of the city and the region is at the heart of the council’s priorities. As a member of the Planning and Development service, you will be integral to capitalising on the significant development across the city.

The city has, and will continue to experience significant employment, housing and retail growth and this needs to be planned for, to accommodate development pressure alongside protecting and retaining the City’s natural and built assets. The service is at the centre of this ambitious growth programme, and we are seeking talented and driven people to deliver it.

As a member of the Development Planning Group, you'll help plan and deliver big changes in the city. You'll be involved in various local planning and regeneration services and projects. Your tasks will include:

• Helping to create and implement planning and regeneration frameworks, development briefs, and area masterplans.
• Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and our communities through consultations and negotiations.
• Working on projects across the city, providing support and guidance to major housing regeneration initiatives.
• Supporting neighbourhood planning processes.
• Helping to maintain the city’s development site pipeline.

You’ll also contribute to major corporate projects, help with Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs), seek funding, and ensure the proper use of S106 funds. Additionally, you will promote the city's development opportunities to developers and investors and work closely with Business Improvement Districts, ward members, community groups, schools, and universities.

The role requires that you have, or are working towards, RTPI membership
.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and will consider flexible working options.

We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also support reasonable adjustments, additional support, and accessibility needs for applicants.

We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.

• Job Identification 4357
• Posting Date 06/15/2026, 09:32 AM
• Locations Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BB
  , GB
• Apply Before 06/29/2026, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Category Planning
• Contractual Hours 36.5
• Work Location Hybrid