Urban Planning Specialist

7 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Avison Young Full time
Job Title: Urban Planning Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Urban Planning Specialist to join our team in Birmingham. As a key member of our planning team, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality planning services to our clients.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have a strong background in urban planning, with a proven track record of delivering planning applications and site allocations. You will be responsible for undertaking planning appraisals, carrying out research and analytical tasks, and preparing client-facing reports. Additionally, you will support the management of project teams, prepare planning applications, and represent clients at local plan and policy consultations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake planning appraisals to advise clients on the likelihood of obtaining planning consent and the most appropriate strategy for achieving that.
  • Carry out research and analytical tasks and produce client-facing reports.
  • Support with the management of project teams (typically comprising of architects and other consultants).
  • Prepare planning applications, including drafting sections of, or whole, Planning Statements and Statements of Community Involvement.
  • Prepare representations to local plan and other policy consultations on behalf of clients.
  • Research, prepare and submit appeals against refusals of planning consent.
  • Research and assist in the preparation of proofs of evidence for senior staff standing as expert witness at planning inquiries.
  • Meet targets for fee earning from the delivery of project work.
  • Contribute to business generation ideas and client research.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A relevant honours degree (Town Planning, Geography, Economics).
  • RTPI-accredited planning degree.
  • RTPI chartered membership.
  • More than 2 years of private or public sector planning experience.
  • An understanding of the development management process.
  • An understanding of planning policy (including the process of preparing Local Plans and other documents).
  • Demonstrable evidence of good report writing.
  • Demonstrable evidence of good research and analytical skills.
  • Evidence of good project management, prioritisation and time-management skills.
  • Evidence of good people skills and an ability to negotiate the best outcome for clients.
  • Evidence of good presentation skills.
About Us

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact. We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Our culture is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion, and well-being. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers all our employees to thrive, reflects all backgrounds and talents, allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging, and fosters a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, please contact us.

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