Town Planning Consultant in Birmingham)

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of planning solutions is seeking a Planning Consultant to join their Professional Services team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to provide expert planning advice, prepare consultancy reports, and negotiate planning outcomes in a supportive environment. With competitive salary and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for career development in planning.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Agile working with remote flexibility

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in planning or RTPI certification required.
• Strong communication skills to advise clients effectively.
• At least 6 months' experience in planning applications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert planning advice to professionals and the public.
• Prepare detailed planning consultancy reports and recommendations.
• Manage workload to meet key performance targets.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

BA degree or 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?