This role suits planners who enjoy working on varied caseloads and contributing to shaping future development. The position offers exposure to strategic sites, infrastructure corridors and long‑term growth planning across the Midlands.
Recent development pressure has been driven by transport‑led growth, strategic housing allocations and energy & renewables investment. The area is experiencing increased activity around regeneration and logistics‑focused commercial development, creating strong demand for infrastructure‑focused planning expertise.
Key responsibilities include coordinating EIA work, managing stakeholder engagement and preparing policy evidence base for infrastructure‑related planning. The successful candidate will also support viability negotiations and contribute to major application assessments.
The role includes work on projects linked to Birmingham’s transport‑linked growth zones, where new infrastructure modelling and delivery planning is underway.
The role offers strong professional development and involvement in high‑profile projects.