Location
Birmingham
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
29/01/2026
Closing date
19/02/2026
Job Title: Planning Consultant
Location: Birmingham - in line with our Agile Working Policy where you will be able to work from our state-of-the-art Central Birmingham office, to be attended as often as business needs require.
Salary: Competitive
About the role
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an award-winning and market-leading specialist provider of planning, land, property, and business solutions. They are an established and trusted organisation that is renowned for its expertise in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to both public and private sectors. The team delivers bespoke, flexible, and efficient services through a process-orientated delivery structure. They pride themselves on strong customer relationships evidenced by the high proportion of referrals and repeat business.
What the company offers
* Competitive salary with flexible and hybrid working options
* Comprehensive benefits including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, and option to buy extra leave
* Strong focus on training, development, and career progression
* Supportive and inclusive team culture
Key responsibilities
* Provide online and remote planning advice on general and specific matters
* Prepare for customer meetings by reviewing local planning policy, site history, and planning constraints
* Produce summaries and detailed consultancy reports with policy references, advice, and recommendations
* Complete delegated and committee planning application reports to KPI targets, including Household Extensions, Lawful Development Certificates, Prior Notifications, Advertisement Consents, and Changes of Use
* Communicate and negotiate with applicants, agents, and internal teams
* Update internal systems with case details, reports, site visits, and enquiry records
* Attend team meetings and one-to-one case conferences
* Follow guidance from the Planning Services Manager to meet daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs
* Maintain productivity, accuracy, efficiency, and right-first-time delivery
* Undertake other duties within the scope of the role
Candidate requirements
Essential
* BA degree or RTPI-certified planning qualification
* Confident providing planning advice to professionals, customers, and the public
* Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines in a team environment
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to analyse plans against local, regional, and national policy and produce clear, concise recommendations
Desirable
* At least 6 months planning application experience
* Experience working in a Local Planning Authority or private sector setting
* Commitment to professional development
Interested?