Planning Consultant - Remote Advisory for Birmingham Projects

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established planning consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Planning Consultant to join their expanding team. This role involves providing planning advice, drafting applications, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning or a related qualification and ideally want to pursue RTPI membership. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development support.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for ongoing professional development

25 days annual leave plus options

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in public or private sector planning, including graduate or early-career experience.
• Understanding of local, regional, and national planning policy.
• Interest or developing knowledge of UK Permitted Development Rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional planning advice to a varied client base.
• Support Local Authority and consultancy-based planning work.
• Prepare high-quality planning reports and recommendations.
• Draft planning application documentation and consent.
• Undertake site visits and assessments where required.
• Liaise with applicants and agents during the planning process.
• Collaborate with team members on project delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning advice

Education

Degree in Town Planning or RTPI-accredited qualification

Job description

An established planning consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Planning Consultant to join their expanding team. This role involves providing planning advice, drafting applications, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning or a related qualification and ideally want to pursue RTPI membership. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development support.