Assistant Planner

Turley; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant consultancy as an Assistant Planner/Planner in Birmingham, where you will work on high-profile projects that shape thriving communities. This role offers a supportive team environment, encouraging your professional growth and development. You will lead local projects, engage with clients, and enhance your technical skills while contributing to city centre regeneration and urban living initiatives. With a focus on sustainability and collaboration, this innovative firm offers excellent pay and benefits, including flexible working arrangements, medical insurance, and performance bonuses. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your career.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Pension

Flexible Working

Ownership Dividends

Performance Bonuses

Qualifications

• Motivated and ambitious professional with strong strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead local planning projects, assisting with major project delivery.
• Provide clear and commercial advice to clients while developing technical skills.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Planning or Related Field

Job description

We are looking for confident, passionate, and talented Assistant Planners / Planners to work on prestigious projects as part of our established and growing team in Birmingham.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career within a vibrant consultancy, in a friendly team environment that encourages growth. You will work on high-profile planning projects across the Midlands, focusing on city centre regeneration, urban living, residential, industrial, and logistics sectors.

In this role you will:

1. Support and take a lead on local projects and assist with major project delivery.
2. Have defined responsibilities and client contact from the start.
3. Provide clear and commercial advice to clients.
4. Work on projects across the West and East Midlands.
5. Develop your technical skills and grow your presence in local markets.
6. Be part of a dynamic and supportive planning team.

“I began my role at Turley over two and a half years ago while finishing my studies. It has been a fulfilling experience, with early responsibilities across various projects and supportive colleagues. The flexible working environment complements my lifestyle, and the support during my APC journey has been invaluable.”

- Holly Okey, Planner

About You

We seek a highly motivated, ambitious, and dedicated professional who can think strategically, work independently, and collaborate effectively. The ideal candidate will bring energy, ideas, and positivity, with strong relationships within their network. You should enjoy teamwork and developing others.

Why work for Turley?

We are trusted independent advisors committed to shaping a sustainable future. We work collaboratively with clients to deliver thriving communities, combining expertise across various services to meet client needs effectively.

We offer excellent pay and benefits, including medical insurance, pension, flexible working, ownership dividends, and performance bonuses.

Turley supports a blended flexible working model, providing flexibility in where, when, and how you work. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements during recruitment.

We are dedicated to ensuring people, places, and the planet thrive. We are CarbonNeutral certified, have Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation, and are working towards B Corp status. Driven by our purpose, we aim to be an inclusive, diverse company, welcoming applications from all backgrounds who meet the criteria. For assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process, contact Turley's People & Culture team at [e-mail].