Location
Birmingham
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
30/01/2026
Closing date
20/02/2026
Senior Planning Consultant
Location: Birmingham
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 working and hybrid options
* Comprehensive benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, and option to purchase extra leave
* Enhanced family-friendly policies
* Strong focus on training, development, and career progression
* Supportive, collaborative team culture
Key responsibilities
* Provide online/remote planning advice and guidance
* Support Planning Guidance Service and Local Authority work
* Prepare for customer meetings by reviewing local planning policy, history, and constraints
* Produce summaries and detailed consultancy reports with advice and recommendations
* Complete delegated and committee planning reports to KPI targets
* Prepare planning forms, documents, and site plans; conduct site visits where required
* Communicate and negotiate with applicants, agents, and internal teams
* Maintain accurate records, compile reports, and update enquiry databases
* Perform peer review, quality assurance, and support business development
* Ensure high productivity, efficiency, and right-first-time delivery
Candidate requirements
* Relevant BA degree or RTPI-certified planning qualification
* Minimum 2 years' experience in Local Planning Authority and/or private sector
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident advising customers and stakeholders
* Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines in a KPI-driven environment
* Analytical skills to assess plans against local, regional, and national policy
* Up to date with planning policies and committed to CPD
* Leadership or mentoring experience desirable
* RTPI membership eligibility desirable
* Full driving licence desirable
Interested?