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Job Title: Associate Planning Consultant\n\nLocation: Birmingham (hybrid/flexible working)\n Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits\n\nOverview\n\nPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for an Associate Planning Consultant to join their growing Birmingham team.\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure and development projects across a range of sectors, including sustainable infrastructure, Net Zero, biodiversity, digital transformation, and urban regeneration. You will join a collaborative environment where diverse expertise is valued, working with clients across government, local authorities, combined authorities, private developers, and international funding institutions.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs an Associate Planning Consultant, you will play a central role in planning project delivery and business growth. Key responsibilities include:\n\nActing as planning lead on projects across multiple markets and sectors\nSupporting bid preparation, tender submissions, and framework responses\nLeading multi-disciplinary projects, taking responsibility for project management and delivery\nProviding guidance and support to junior colleagues and team leaders\nCollaborating with colleagues in environmental, engineering, and design disciplines across the organisation\nEngaging with market and client leads to identify new opportunities and support business growthAbout You\n\nTo be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:\n\nA relevant planning degree, with RTPI membership desirable\nExperience managing multiple assignments under tight deadlines, delivering outputs on time and within budget\nKnowledge and experience of the Environmental Impact Assessment process\nExperience in strategic planning and planning policy\nUnderstanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO, or equivalent applications\nAbility to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and contribute confidently across a range of projects and geographies\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain and discuss planning issues clearly\nFlexibility to apply knowledge to a variety of planning-related tasks\nExperience in developing client relationships and contributing to business developmentWhat's on Offer\n\nCompetitive salary and benefits package\nFlexible and hybrid working arrangements\nOpportunities for professional development and training\nExposure to high-profile and diverse projects\nA collaborative and inclusive working environmentIf you are looking to progress your planning career in a dynamic and supportive consultancy and make an impact on nationally significant projects, we would be pleased to hear from you.\n\nInterested?\n \n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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