Planning Consultant / Manager

OverviewBrookbanks operates nationwide, providing integrated and holistic consultancy services for major infrastructure and development schemes. We have a reputation for designing and delivering complex mixed-use, major residential, and commercial build projects ranging from £5m to £500m.

As a UK, privately owned consultancy, we offer autonomy, flexibility and trust. Our people are empowered and supported to challenge the status quo, implement their ideas, and make a real impact.

What’s in it for you at Brookbanks?

Personal development: we provide the opportunity to develop cross-disciplinary expertise, funded chartership, mentoring and professional development.

Hybrid and flexible working: we trust you to decide how you work best and endeavour to accommodate your personal circumstances.

Scale and scope: you’ll be part of many of the UK’s most prestigious projects from day one.

Personable environment: as a UK, privately-owned consultancy, you’ll be more than just a number.

Roadmap for progression: we’re expanding into new sectors and regions, ensuring we can honour your progression.

Autonomy: you’ll have the freedom to work in your own way, create change and shape the company.

Innovation: free from rigid processes or layers of hierarchy, we encourage fresh thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.

As a Planning Manager / Consultant, you’ll…Support large residential-led major sites from promotion through to application stages and lead on Reserved Matters, Discharge of Conditions (DoC) and Minor Applications. As you grow in the role and build client/project knowledge, you will have the opportunity to lead major planning applications independently.

Projects vary widely, from 150 homes for private landowners to 1,400 homes for PLC developers, up to comprehensive schemes supporting 5,500 homes for consortium of housebuilders, including physical and social infrastructure.

What do we look for?

Degree in a related discipline

Experience in planning consultancy, developer or local authority planning roles

Chartered or interested in working towards Chartership

Up-to-date knowledge of planning system reforms, policies, and case law

Strong client management and communication skills

Proactive, solutions-focused with a collaborative approach

Want to find out more?To learn more over a confidential chat, simply apply or contact Zoe Evans, Head of Talent at recruitment@brookbanks.com

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning and Design

Industries: Architecture and Planning

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