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