Planning Consultant

Location:

Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary:
Competitive + performance bonus + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are a well-established and highly regarded multi-disciplinary property and rural consultancy seeking a Planning Consultant to join our 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.

• Prepare, submit and manage planning applications and planning appeals
• Deliver a broad range of planning consultancy services across residential, commercial, leisure and rural developments
• Work closely with technical specialists, consultants and stakeholders throughout the planning process
• Represent clients at planning committees, appeal hearings and examinations when required
• Advise landowners and clients on planning strategy, land promotion and development opportunities
• Support projects involving strategic land and site promotion across the Midlands
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of client service

• A relevant degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Working towards or holding RTPI membership
• Experience preparing and managing planning applications
• 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
• Full UK driving licence

• 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.