Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Exposure to diverse projects

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking an Associate Planning Consultant in Birmingham, offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements. The role includes acting as planning lead on diverse projects, managing project delivery, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a relevant planning degree and have experience in environmental assessments and strategic planning. This position provides opportunities for professional development in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant planning degree with RTPI membership desirable.
• Experience managing multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment process.
• Experience in strategic planning and planning policy.
• Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications.
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills to discuss planning issues.
• Experience in developing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Acting as planning lead on projects across multiple markets.
• Supporting bid preparation and tender submissions.
• Leading multi-disciplinary projects and managing delivery.
• Providing guidance to junior colleagues and team leaders.
• Engaging with clients to identify new opportunities.
• Identify new opportunities and support business growth.

Skills

Planning degree

Project management

Environmental Impact Assessment knowledge

Strategic planning experience

Strong communication skills

Client relationship development

EIA knowledge

Planning policy

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Relevant planning degree

Job description

Job Title: Associate Planning Consultant

Location: Birmingham (hybrid/flexible working)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure and development projects across a range of sectors, including sustainable infrastructure, Net Zero, biodiversity, digital transformation, and urban regeneration. You will join a collaborative environment where diverse expertise is valued, working with clients across government, local authorities, combined authorities, private developers, and international funding institutions.

The Role

As an Associate Planning Consultant, you will play a central role in planning project delivery and business growth. Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as planning lead on projects across multiple markets and sectors
• Supporting bid preparation, tender submissions, and framework responses
• Leading multi-disciplinary projects, taking responsibility for project management and delivery
• Providing guidance and support to junior colleagues and team leaders
• Collaborating with colleagues in environmental, engineering, and design disciplines across the organisation
• Engaging with market and client leads to identify new opportunities and support business growth

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A relevant planning degree, with RTPI membership desirable
• Experience managing multiple assignments under tight deadlines, delivering outputs on time and within budget
• Knowledge and experience of the Environmental Impact Assessment process
• Experience in strategic planning and planning policy
• Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO, or equivalent applications
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and contribute confidently across a range of projects and geographies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain and discuss planning issues clearly
• Flexibility to apply knowledge to a variety of planning-related tasks
• Experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business development

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Exposure to high-profile and diverse projects
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment