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Planning Consultant - Join an Award-Winning Team!
Location: Birmingham (Flexible, with Agile Working)
Salary: Competitive
About the Company:
My client is an award-winning, market-leading specialist in providing planning, land, property, and business solutions. They have built a strong reputation for delivering innovative and cost-effective services to both the public and private sectors. With a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer relationships, the company has become a trusted partner for developers, planning professionals, and local planning authorities.
Why Join My Client:
- Living Wage Foundation Accredited Employer
- Generous Benefits Package - including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and the option to buy additional annual leave (25 days + Bank Holidays).
- Agile Working Policy - Flexibility to work from their state-of-the-art Birmingham office as needed (minimum of 1 day per month).
- Training & Development - Exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Commitment to Well-Being - They truly care about their team and offer enhanced Family Friendly policies.
About the Role:
Due to a period of sustained growth, my client is looking for a talented and motivated Planning Consultant to join their expanding Professional Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about planning and has the expertise to deliver high-quality advice and reports to a range of clients, including developers, planning authorities, and the public.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert, online/remote planning advice on both general and specific planning matters.
- Prepare for customer meetings by reviewing local planning policies and history documents.
- Draft concise and clear written summaries and reports following consultations.
- Complete delegated and committee planning application reports in line with KPIs (Household Residential Extensions, Lawful Development Certificates, etc.).
- Communicate and negotiate with applicants, agents, and colleagues to resolve planning queries.
- Maintain accurate records of site visits, evaluations, and planning reports.
- Meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss ongoing cases.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have a relevant BA degree (or equivalent RTPI Certified Planning Course) and at least six months' experience in planning applications, ideally within a Planning Authority or private sector. You'll need to demonstrate:
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the confidence to advise a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent time management and the ability to meet strict deadlines while handling multiple tasks.
- A focus on accuracy, productivity, and efficiency in your work.
- The ability to analyse plans against local, regional, and national policies, and communicate your assessments clearly.
If you're a proactive and highly organised planning professional looking for a rewarding and dynamic role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. My client offers a supportive, flexible work environment and a chance to make a significant impact within a leading organisation.
Interested?
Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
