Planning Consultancy Opportunities

Award-winning rg+p is one of the largest and most successful multidisciplinary design practices in the UK also featuring in AJ’s top 100 UK practices. From our London, Birmingham and Leicester studios, we create a sustainable legacy, designed and delivered for clients and communities.

We have opportunities for roles within our Planning team to work in our Leicester or Birmingham studio, reporting to our Planning Director. We are keen to hear from experienced chartered Town Planning professionals and also candidates who are likely to be chartered in the near future.

We have a range of exciting projects with valued long-term clients. We work extensively across housing, commercial and other related sectors. Our projects take us throughout the East and West Midlands and beyond.

 The successful candidate is required to:

  • be a chartered member of the RTPI or be working towards chartered membership of the RTPI (ideally through an accredited degree route)

  • have knowledge of the English planning system and an eagerness to learn more

  • be able to assist in the preparation, submission and management pre-application enquiries, planning applications, appeals and local plan representations

  • liaise with clients, third parties and planning authorities on all relevant matters

  • present proposals at public meetings and community consultation events

  • carry out desktop research to support projects, reports and appraisals

  • attend meetings and undertake site visits as required

  • build and maintain client relationships

  • win new business and help shape the ongoing success of our Planning Consultancy services

  • comply with the company’s quality assurance procedures and vision

  • perform any other relevant activities as required by the company

  • have good presentation and communication skills

  • have the initiative to work both independently and as part of a team

  • have the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

  • have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes; knowledge of Adobe software e.g. InDesign would be an advantage

  • have a full UK driving licence

 Why join our team?

  • competitive salary

  • pension scheme

  • healthcare scheme

  • perkbox discount account

  • smart go travel scheme

  • regular social events

  • training and development

  • promotion/progression routes

  • mentoring system in place

  • CPD’s and external training

  • extra day’s holiday for every 3 years’ service

  • hybrid working arrangements

  • as much responsibility as you are prepared for!

rg+p is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work & live in the UK without any additional approval.

If you feel you are a strong candidate for this position, please email your CV, detailing your relevant qualification and salary expectations to: recruitment@rg-p.co.uk