Planning Consultant

Planning Consultant

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Salary: Competitive + performance bonus + benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-established and highly regarded multi-disciplinary property and rural consultancy is seeking a Planning Consultant to join its growing planning team based in Shrewsbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional to join a busy and expanding department, working across a wide variety of planning projects throughout the Midlands. The role offers exposure to projects across the residential, commercial, leisure and agricultural sectors, alongside clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive and reputable consultancy environment.

The Role

As a Planning Consultant, you will manage a varied caseload and support clients through the planning process, providing strategic advice and delivering successful planning outcomes.

• Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and planning appeals
• Delivering a broad range of planning consultancy services across residential, commercial, leisure and rural developments
• Working closely with technical specialists, consultants and stakeholders throughout the planning process
• Representing clients at planning committees, appeal hearings and examinations where required
• Advising landowners and clients on planning strategy, land promotion and development opportunities
• Supporting projects involving strategic land and site promotion across the Midlands
• Managing multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of client service

About You

• A relevant degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Working towards or holding RTPI membership
• Experience preparing and managing planning applications
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system and development process
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong organisation and project management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Opportunity to work within a growing and dynamic planning team
• Exposure to a diverse range of development projects
• Clear long-term career progression within an established consultancy
• Support towards professional development and chartership

This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional looking to take the next step in their career within a respected consultancy delivering planning and property services across the Midlands.

For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch.