Senior Planning Consultant — Agile Working & Policy Expert

Penguin Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Planning Consultant to provide expert planning advice and contribute to the consultancy's expansion. You'll engage with planning professionals, developers, and local authorities, utilizing your planning expertise in an agile work environment. The role demands strong communication skills, stakeholder management, and a solid planning background. Competitive salary and a supportive culture focused on training and professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a Local Planning Authority or private consultancy.
• Ability to assess proposals against local, regional, and national policy.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a production-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing online and remote planning advice.
• Preparing high-quality planning reports and recommendations.
• Communicating with applicants and stakeholders.

Skills

Technical planning knowledge

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

BA degree or equivalent RTPI-accredited qualification

Job description

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Planning Consultant to provide expert planning advice and contribute to the consultancy's expansion. You'll engage with planning professionals, developers, and local authorities, utilizing your planning expertise in an agile work environment. The role demands strong communication skills, stakeholder management, and a solid planning background. Competitive salary and a supportive culture focused on training and professional development are offered.