Planning Consultant Location: Birmingham (Agile Working - minimum 1 day per week)Are you a talented planning professional looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are working with a leading provider of planning, land, property, and business solutions, who are looking to expand their growing Professional Services team with a Planning Consultant.Why Join?Competitive salary with a fantastic suite of benefitsAgile working - flexibility to work remotely, with occasional office presence25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leaveExcellent career development opportunities and trainingSupportive and dynamic team environmentThe Role:As a Planning Consultant, you''ll play a key role in providing expert planning advice and guidance to professionals, developers, local planning authorities, and the public. Your work will include:Providing online/remote planning advice on a range of mattersPreparing detailed planning consultancy reports and recommendationsAssessing applications, including residential extensions, lawful development certificates, and change of use proposalsNegotiating with applicants and agents to ensure positive planning outcomesManaging your workload efficiently to meet key performance targetsWhat We''re Looking For:A relevant BA degree or RTPI-certified Planning CourseStrong communication skills - confident in advising professionals and members of the publicExcellent time management, ability to meet deadlines, and work under pressureA keen e