Lead Planning & Development Partner — Growth & Autonomy

Berrys; Kettering; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real autonomy to lead development

Established client base

Multi-disciplinary platform

Collaborative flat structure

Partnership pathway

35 days holiday

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Agile working

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Berrys in Kettering seeks a Planning and Development Lead to own and scale a full-service development offering. The role sits at partner level, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery across planning, development and client engagement.

You will build a strong pipeline, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and shape the firm’s growth in Northamptonshire, with a clear pathway to partnership for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• MRTPI / MRICS qualified with post-qualification experience.
• Broad planning knowledge across multiple sectors.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to identify and convert opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Take autonomous ownership of the planning and development service line in Kettering, setting its direction and driving its growth.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of instructions from landowners, developers, promoters and investors across Northamptonshire.
• Deliver technical planning consultancy across residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic land.
• Provide strategic planning advice and lead on pre-application engagement, planning applications, appeals and post-planning work.
• Coordinate with architecture, building surveying, valuation and land promotion teams to deliver a joined-up offering.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities, including cross-referrals from existing clients.
• Build a strong personal presence and profile for Berrys in the Northamptonshire market through networking and business development.
• Grow the team over time and recruit/develop people as the offering scales.
• Contribute to the commercial direction and strategic planning of the wider business.

Skills

Commercial judgement

Client engagement

Business development

Leadership

Education

MRTPI / MRICS qualified

Job description

Berrys in Kettering seeks a Planning and Development Lead to own and scale a full-service development offering. The role sits at partner level, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery across planning, development and client engagement.

You will build a strong pipeline, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and shape the firm’s growth in Northamptonshire, with a clear pathway to partnership for the right candidate.