Location
Birmingham
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
16/01/2026
Closing date
06/02/2026
Planning Consultant
Location: Birmingham
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a leading planning and development consultancy in their search for a Planning Consultant to join their established team in Birmingham.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the public and private sectors, supporting the delivery of planning applications, policy advice, and development strategy work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
The Role
As a Planning Consultant, you will:
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Support the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documents
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Provide planning advice to clients on development proposals and planning strategy
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Assist with planning appraisals, feasibility studies, and site assessments
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Engage with local planning authorities, stakeholders, and project teams
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Contribute to planning appeals, Local Plan representations, and policy reviews
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Support senior colleagues in the delivery of complex planning projects
About You
To be successful as a Planning Consultant, you will have:
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A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
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RTPI membership or working towards MRTPI status
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Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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A proactive and organised approach to managing workload
Why Apply?
This Planning Consultant role offers the opportunity to develop your planning career within a respected consultancy, working on varied and impactful projects with clear progression pathways and a supportive team culture.
If you are interested in this Planning Consultant position based in Birmingham, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for further details.