Town Planning Consultant

Planning Consultant
Location: Birmingham (Agile Working - minimum 1 day per week)

Are 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.

Why Join?

1. Competitive salary with a fantastic suite of benefits
2. Agile working - flexibility to work remotely, with occasional office presence
3. 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
4. Excellent career development opportunities and training
5. Supportive and dynamic team environment

As 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:

1. Providing online/remote planning advice on a range of matters
2. Preparing detailed planning consultancy reports and recommendations
3. Assessing applications, including residential extensions, lawful development certificates, and change of use proposals
4. Negotiating with applicants and agents to ensure positive planning outcomes
5. Managing your workload efficiently to meet key performance targets

1. A relevant BA degree or RTPI-certified Planning Course
2. Strong communication skills - confident in advising professionals and members of the public
3. Excellent time management, ability to meet deadlines, and work under pressure
4. A keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in planning reports
5. Desirable: 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.

For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call (phone number removed)

Job Info

Job Title: Town Planning Consultant

Company: Penguin Recruitment

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Posted: Mar 26th 2025

Closes: Apr 26th 2025

Sector: Consulting

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time