Planning Consultant
hace 3 días
Hereford
We have an exciting strategic opportunity for a Senior Planning Consultant / Development Lead to shape, grow and lead this high performing planning team. The succesful candidate will come from a surveying, architecture or planning background alongside development/project management experience. This is a senior leadership role for an ambitious and commercially minded planning professional with a strong track record in delivering planning consultancy services, growing teams, building networks, and driving business development. You will play a key role in strengthening our presence across Herefordshire and establishing our planning team as the go-to experts in the region. The Role You will act as the internal figurehead for planning and development in Hereford, providing technical leadership while driving strategic growth. This role combines high-level strategic input with hands-on delivery. Key Responsibilities • Lead and grow the planning and development offer within the Kettering office., • Deliver high-quality planning consultancy services, • General and strategic planning advice, • Coordination and preparation of planning applications, • Managing post-planning negotiations and appeals, • Provide expert advice to clients across a range of sectors., • Oversee and coordinate project teams internally and externally, demonstrating strong project management skills., • Contribute to post-planning stages, including technical design, procurement and construction-phase services., • Identify opportunities to cross-sell services such as Land Promotion, Agency and Valuation., • Build and maintain strong networks with developers, landowners, promoters and agents., • Increase the baseline of planning and development instructions across Northamptonshire., • Develop and implement a strategy to diversify and strengthen our planning offer., • Shape team performance to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability., • Mentor and support colleagues to grow technical capability across the team. About You We are looking for a confident, commercially aware planning professional who can combine strategic vision with delivery excellence. You will have: • Significant experience delivering planning consultancy services across multiple sectors., • A proven track record of business development, marketing and brand growth., • Experience preparing and managing planning applications and negotiations., • Strong project management and leadership skills., • Excellent people management and team-building abilities., • The ability to set technical direction and strategic vision., • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills., • A strategic mindset with attention to detail., • Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment., • Relevant professional qualifications (MRTPI or working towards)., • A full, clean UK driving licence (regular travel required). Excellent package on offer for the successful applicant