Planning Consultant in Hereford, Herefordshire
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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
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- Hereford
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Consultant, Planning