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.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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.