Planner – Birmingham

We’re hiring for a Planner to come and join our team in Birmingham!

We want someone with a keen eye for progression who is ready to take on exciting projects, and work as part of a growing team.

The right candidate will be someone who is dynamic, ambitious, and enthusiastic.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting planning activities as directed by the Project Co-ordinator
• Preparing or assisting with preparing planning applications and appeals as well as liaising and negotiating with planning officers, clients and third parties
• Working on projects with a view to meeting agreed client requirements and deadlines in accordance with the QA system
• Attendance at meetings, planning committees, pre and post application public consultations
• Writing reports, interpreting data and making recommendations
• Demonstrating business development skills through effective client management, networking events and using planning expertise to identify short and long-term prospects
• Possessing sound knowledge and understanding of the town planning system and co-ordinating and working with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements:

• Knowledge in the field of town planning and associated legislation, procedures and standards
• The ability to write clearly and concisely and to develop arguments in written form and through debate/discussion
• Responsible for contributing to own continuing professional development through attendance at appropriate training courses and internal CPD sessions and wider reading
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.