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?
For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call.
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