Principal Planning Consultant - Development Lead

Principal Planning & Development Consultant
Herefordshire (Hybrid Working)
£45,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

I'm currently partnering with a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and development consultancy looking to appoint a Principal Planning & Development Consultant to strengthen and grow their presence in Hereford. This is a key strategic hire. You'll take ownership of the planning and development function within their Herefordshire office, acting as the technical lead while driving growth, building networks and increasing market share across Herefordshire.

The Opportunity

You'll join a collaborative team of planners, surveyors, engineers, architects and archaeologists. The business offers the breadth and backing of a larger consultancy, while maintaining the agility and autonomy of a close-knit regional office. This role blends hands on delivery with leadership and commercial strategy.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as the figurehead for planning within the Hereford office
• Deliver high-quality planning consultancy across a range of sectors
• Provide both general and strategic planning advice to clients
• Lead the preparation and coordination of planning applications
• Manage post planning negotiations and appeal work
• Oversee projects through technical design, procurement and construction phases
• Coordinate internal and external teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Strengthen existing client relationships and build new networks with developers, landowners, promoters and agents
• Increase brand awareness and win new instructions across Herefordshire
• Cross sell complementary services including Land Promotion, Agency and Valuation
• Contribute to financial performance, improving efficiency and profitability

About You

• MRTPI qualified
• Strong experience delivering planning consultancy services
• Commercially aware with a track record of winning work and growing teams
• Confident managing clients and stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary (£45,000 £60,000 depending on experience)
• 35 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + birthday off
• Additional leave for long service
• Private healthcare
• Paid professional memberships
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discretionary bonus potential

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely shape a regional planning offer and make a visible impact, this is well worth a conversation.

Contact Georgia Cookson

Job Reference Number: 65182