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Planning Consultant
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Location: Birmingham (Flexible Working)
Job Title: Planning Consultant
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a qualified planning professional seeking a new and exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment?
We're working on behalf of a well-established and award-winning client in the planning and land solutions sector who are on the lookout for a Planning Consultant. This is a fantastic role for someone passionate about planning, eager to make a difference, and ready to join a fast-growing, collaborative team delivering expert guidance to planning authorities, developers, and private applicants alike.
What's on offer:
·Agile working with only one office day per month required
·25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase more)
·Generous pension scheme and life assurance
·Enhanced family benefits
·Employee Assistance Programme for well-being support
·Excellent training and career development opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
·Delivering online/remote planning advice across a range of queries and cases
·Preparing pre-application advice, detailed consultancy reports, and planning assessments
·Drafting delegated and committee reports for applications such as householder developments, LDCs, prior approvals, and changes of use
·Interpreting policy and guidance to produce accurate and well-reasoned planning reports
·Keeping detailed records and working to internal KPIs for efficiency and quality
·Participating in regular team catch-ups and one-to-one case reviews
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
·Degree in Town Planning or equivalent RTPI-recognised qualification
·Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
·Ability to provide clear advice to a variety of stakeholders, including the public
·Capable of managing workload efficiently in a deadline-driven environment
·High attention to detail and a quality-focused approach to planning assessments
Desirable:
·6+ months experience with planning applications (in local authority or private consultancy)
·Familiarity with UK planning policies, procedures, and legislation
This role offers the chance to grow within a supportive, forward-thinking team, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex planning issues and wants to contribute to the evolution of planning services in the UK.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply with your CV today or get in touch with Georgia Cookson on (phone number removed).
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