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Job Title: Associate Planning Consultant
Location: Birmingham
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary company who is on the search for an ambitious Associate Planning Consultant to join the Birmingham office.
This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a highly respected planning team working on nationally significant infrastructure, regeneration, and development projects across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex planning projects while helping to grow an established and collaborative team.
The company has built an excellent reputation for delivering innovative planning solutions across transport, energy, residential, environmental, and mixed-use developments. Working alongside planners, environmental specialists, engineers, and designers, you'll have the opportunity to shape major projects that make a lasting impact on communities and the built environment.
The Role
As an Associate Planning Consultant, you will take a leading role in managing projects, developing client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of the planning team.
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Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading planning projects across a variety of sectors including infrastructure and development.
- Managing multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating project delivery.
- Preparing and reviewing planning strategies, reports, and planning applications.
- Supporting the preparation of bids, tenders, and framework submissions.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Mentoring and supporting junior planners within the team.
- Working closely with colleagues across environmental, engineering, and design disciplines.
- Identifying opportunities for business development and contributing to future growth.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- MRTPI status or be working towards chartership.
- Significant consultancy or public sector planning experience.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
- Experience with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects.
- An understanding of major infrastructure consenting processes, including the Town and Country Planning Act, Development Consent Orders (DCO), Transport and Works Act Orders (TWAO), or similar planning regimes.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to build lasting client relationships and contribute to work-winning activities.
- A collaborative approach and experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
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What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Clear progression opportunities within a market-leading planning team.
- The opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure and development projects.
- A collaborative and supportive culture with excellent professional development.
- Ongoing training and support towards long-term career progression.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, contact Josh Jones on 362 010.
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