Planning Consultant

Birmingham, England

Competitive salary and benefits package

Full Time

Planning

25 March 2026

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Birmingham | Consultancy | Hybrid Working

An established and highly regarded UK planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Planning Consultant to join its growing Birmingham office.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, this role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of planning projects across the residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors, supporting major clients from site appraisal through to application, negotiation and delivery.

The Role

  • Preparing, managing and submitting planning applications and supporting documents

  • Advising clients on planning strategy, risk and development potential

  • Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and project teams

  • Contributing to appeals, local plan representations and planning statements

  • Supporting senior colleagues while managing your own caseload

About You

  • Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline

  • MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

  • Experience within a consultancy or local authority planning environment

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a respected, growing consultancy with a strong national presence

  • Exposure to high-quality projects and a collaborative professional environment

  • Clear career progression and structured professional development

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and ambitious consultancy environment.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

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