Planning Consultant - Birmingham
I'm currently working with a well-established and highly regarded planning and land consultancy that is looking to appoint a Planning Consultant to join its growing Birmingham team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planner to be part of a collaborative, commercially minded consultancy that works on a diverse range of projects across the UK, including residential, commercial, infrastructure and regeneration schemes.
The Role
As a Planning Consultant, you'll be involved in the delivery of planning advice and applications from an early stage through to determination. You'll work closely with colleagues, clients and local authorities, gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects and developing strong professional relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals and supporting statements
Undertaking site appraisals and providing planning advice to clients
Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and statutory consultees
Contributing to project strategy and delivery within agreed timescales
Supporting senior colleagues on more complex planning mattersAbout You
My client is keen to speak with planners who are ambitious, personable and commercially aware.
You'll ideally have:
A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
Working towards (or already holding) MRTPI status
Experience within a consultancy or local authority planning role
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage your own workload and work effectively as part of a teamWhat's on Offer
A competitive salary and benefits package
Clear progression and structured career development
Exposure to high-quality, varied projects
A supportive and professional team environment in BirminghamIf you're a planning professional looking to take the next step in your career within a respected consultancy environment, I'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in more detail