Assistant Planner | Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to provide expert planning advice and guidance while working in a supportive environment. With a focus on career development and training, you will manage planning applications and negotiate outcomes effectively. The position allows for agile working, providing flexibility to balance your professional and personal life. If you are passionate about planning and eager to grow within a respected organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to buy additional leave

Career development opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or RTPI certification required.
• Experience in planning applications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert planning advice to professionals and the public.
• Prepare detailed planning consultancy reports and recommendations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Planning Applications Experience

Education

BA Degree in Planning

RTPI-Certified Planning Course

Job description

Planning Consultant
Location: Birmingham (Agile Working – minimum 1 day per week)

Are you a talented planning professional looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are working with a leading provider of planning, land, property, and business solutions, who are looking to expand their growing Professional Services team with a Planning Consultant.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary with a fantastic suite of benefits
• Agile working – flexibility to work remotely, with occasional office presence
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
• Excellent career development opportunities and training
• Supportive and dynamic team environment

The Role:

As a Planning Consultant, you’ll play a key role in providing expert planning advice and guidance to professionals, developers, local planning authorities, and the public. Your work will include:
Providing online/remote planning advice on a range of matters
Preparing detailed planning consultancy reports and recommendations
Assessing applications, including residential extensions, lawful development certificates, and change of use proposals
Negotiating with applicants and agents to ensure positive planning outcomes
Managing your workload efficiently to meet key performance targets

What We’re Looking For:

• A relevant BA degree or RTPI-certified Planning Course
• Strong communication skills – confident in advising professionals and members of the public
• Excellent time management, ability to meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• A keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in planning reports
• Desirable: At least 6 months’ experience in planning applications (public or private sector)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in planning within a well-respected and supportive organisation.

Interested in hearing more?

For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at [e-mail] or call 01792362010