Location: Office Based – Birmingham
Salary: £28,059 per annum
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Validation Planning Technician to join a busy and supportive Professional Services team based in Birmingham. This is a fully office-based position with no site visits required, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their career within planning validation and development management administration.
This role is perfectly suited to someone who enjoys working in a structured, process driven environment and has strong attention to detail. You will play a key part in the validation and registration of planning applications, ensuring submissions meet national and local validation requirements within strict turnaround times.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided, offering an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their planning career or with previous planning administration experience.
Key Responsibilities
Validate planning applications, including Minor and Other application types, within agreed 24–48 hour turnaround targets
Review planning application submissions against national and local validation requirements
Assess submitted plans, documents, certificates, and supporting information for accuracy and completeness
Liaise with applicants, agents, and stakeholders to request amendments or additional information where required
Process additional and amended documentation relating to live applications
Assist with identifying statutory consultation requirements
Register and allocate planning applications in line with internal procedures
Carry out basic GIS and mapping checks
Maintain accurate records and update internal planning systems
Respond to planning validation and registration queries in a professional manner
Work within clearly defined KPIs and quality standards in a high volume environment
About You
This role would suit someone who is:
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Interested in planning, validation, and development management processes
Comfortable interpreting plans, forms, and technical documentation
Able to manage workloads effectively and meet strict deadlines
Confident communicating with applicants and external stakeholders
Process driven with a methodical approach to work
Keen to learn and develop within the planning sector
Essential Requirements
Previous exposure to planning, validation, administration, or a similar office-based environment
Ability to read and understand basic site plans and supporting documentation
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work accurately in a target driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desirable Skills
Degree or studies within Town Planning or a related discipline
Previous experience working within a Local Planning Authority or planning consultancy
Understanding of planning application processes and validation requirements
Experience using GIS or planning software systems
Strong customer service skills and proactive attitude
What We Offer
A structured and supportive working environment
Full training and ongoing development opportunities
Clear processes and guidance to support your success
Opportunity to develop a long term career within planning services
Exposure to a fast paced professional services environment
Our client is a forward thinking organisation that values professional development and continuous learning. Whether you are looking to take your first step into planning or build on existing validation experience, this is an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive team environment.
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
If you are ready to take the next step in your planning career, apply now by calling (phone number removed) option 4 and speaking with Paul Heard, or email your CV to (url removed)
Salary description
£13.49 - £13.49 per hour