Join W13 Group – Senior Planning Consultant – Edgbaston
W13 Group is a dynamic and ambitious development and construction group with a clear growth strategy. As we continue to expand our portfolio and scale our operations, we are looking for driven, commercially minded individuals who want to play a key role in our journey — and share in our success.
Due to continued success and planned growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Consultant to join our expanding regional team based in Edgbaston. We are also open to speaking with candidates looking to step up into a managerial position.
The Role
Are you a successful Planner with a proven track record of securing planning approvals?
Are you commercially minded, passionate, and skilled at building relationships across multiple stakeholders?
If so, this could be your next career move.
As Senior Planning Consultant, you will support the Land, Technical, and Commercial teams within this autonomous regional business unit. You will help develop, agree, implement, and deliver the region’s land acquisition and development objectives by successfully advising on and securing planning approvals that align with the region’s business plan and growth strategy. You will also collaborate with other W13 Group companies that handle consultancy, construction, and land acquisition to ensure fully integrated delivery of our developments.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Providing operational and tactical planning advice to the Land and Technical teams, including land appraisal reports, risk assessments, and recommendations on planning gain requirements.
* Working closely with regional teams and third-party consultants to ensure planning applications are prepared in line with Local Authority requirements.
* Managing the regional planning application process through direct liaison with Local Planning Authorities.
* Proactively identifying and negotiating planning gain contributions under the guidance of the Land and Commercial Directors.
* Managing the drafting and completion of all section agreements with Local Authorities and legal teams.
* Coordinating the discharge of planning conditions to ensure compliance and timely site progression.
* Providing key updates, reports, assessments, and recommendations on planning matters to protect land acquisition, site start targets, and KPIs.
* Monitoring and reporting on local and national planning policy changes and implications.
* Contributing to the determination, agreement, and delivery of site start programmes, ensuring planning matters do not jeopardize agreed timescales.
* Preparing clear, actionable, and commercially focused planning reports and documentation for each development or phase of development.
Who We Are Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will have a proven track record in delivering planning approvals and managing planning risks.
You should also have:
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a Town Planning discipline.
* Experience gained in the private sector (housebuilder or consultancy) or local authority, demonstrating exposure to diverse planning projects.
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver planning approvals that are commercially viable.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
* The ability to identify risks quickly and implement effective solutions.
* Experience in planning management and project delivery.
Applications are also welcomed from senior candidates who are experts in planning and effective business/project delivery managers. Delivering excellence and maintaining control are key to success in this role.
This is more than just a job — it is an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business within a multi-company group, where your contribution will be recognised, valued, and rewarded.
Join W13 Group and be part of our growth story.
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