Planning Consultant

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Planning Consultant at Associate or Partner level to take a lead role within our Planning Team. Our Planning Team forms part of our wider Planning, Architecture and Development team - a 10-strong multidisciplinary team of chartered planners, surveyors and architects based in our Newcastle office. We work across a diverse portfolio of projects, varying in scale and sector, including residential, commercial and leisure developments. Our particular focus and expertise lie in strategic planning and land promotion, alongside general planning consultancy. The ideal candidate will take a leadership role within the Planning team, managing residential, commercial and leisure development applications throughout the region. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic team with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and exceptional client service.

Primary Objectives

• Managing a team of planning consultants
• Project managing and inputting into complex planning applications
• Co-ordinating and responding to development plan consultations
• Providing first class advice to clients, team members and the wider business
• Business development including finding and securing new opportunities and clients
• Creating a team who are passionate about planning, positive in outlook, and successful
• Be organised, self-motivated, efficient and performance driven
• Have excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Have the ability to spot and secure development opportunities
• Have experience of development management, EIA and development plans
• Be commercially aware and have the ability to network, generate work and build relationships

We Offer

• Excellent working environment with flexible working
• 28 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
• Company, Team and Individual bonuses
• Membership of the Firm’s Pension Plan
• Long service awards
• Inclusion in the Firm’s Life Assurance Policy given as three times annual salary
• Payment of relevant professional subscriptions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides property and business consultancy services on a regional basis across Northern England and Southern Scotland. We have a team of 80+ that operate from our five offices providing innovative solutions for clients across the residential, commercial, rural and development sectors.

Contact: Kelsie Inglis, Business & HR Co-ordinator - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] / [contact hidden] / [contact hidden] Ext 2208

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