Job Description
Planning Consultant \n Location: Birmingham (Agile Working - minimum 1 day per week)\n\nAre 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.\n\nWhy Join?\n\nCompetitive salary with a fantastic suite of benefits\nAgile working - flexibility to work remotely, with occasional office presence\n25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave\nExcellent career development opportunities and training\nSupportive and dynamic team environmentThe Role:\n\nAs 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:\n Providing online/remote planning advice on a range of matters\n Preparing detailed planning consultancy reports and recommendations\n Assessing applications, including residential extensions, lawful development certificates, and change of use proposals\n Negotiating with applicants and agents to ensure positive planning outcomes\n Managing your workload efficiently to meet key performance targets\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\nA relevant BA degree or RTPI-certified Planning Course\nStrong communication skills - confident in advising professionals and members of the public\nExcellent time management, ability to meet deadlines, and work under pressure\nA keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in planning reports\nDesirable: 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.\n\nInterested in hearing more?\n\nFor applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call (phone number removed)