Job Title: Associate Planning Consultant
Location: Birmingham (hybrid/flexible working)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Overview
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for an Associate Planning Consultant to join their growing Birmingham team.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure and development projects across a range of sectors, including sustainable infrastructure, Net Zero, biodiversity, digital transformation, and urban regeneration. You will join a collaborative environment where diverse expertise is valued, working with clients across government, local authorities, combined authorities, private developers, and international funding institutions.
The Role
As an Associate Planning Consultant, you will play a central role in planning project delivery and business growth. Key responsibilities include:
Acting as planning lead on projects across multiple markets and sectors
Supporting bid preparation, tender submissions, and framework responses
Leading multi-disciplinary projects, taking responsibility for project management and delivery
Providing guidance and support to junior colleagues and team leaders
Collaborating with colleagues in environmental, engineering, and design disciplines across the organisation
Engaging with market and client leads to identify new opportunities and support business growthAbout You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
A relevant planning degree, with RTPI membership desirable
Experience managing multiple assignments under tight deadlines, delivering outputs on time and within budget
Knowledge and experience of the Environmental Impact Assessment process
Experience in strategic planning and planning policy
Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO, or equivalent applications
Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and contribute confidently across a range of projects and geographies
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain and discuss planning issues clearly
Flexibility to apply knowledge to a variety of planning-related tasks
Experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business developmentWhat's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Opportunities for professional development and training
Exposure to high-profile and diverse projects
A collaborative and inclusive working environmentIf you are looking to progress your planning career in a dynamic and supportive consultancy and make an impact on nationally significant projects, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)