Planning Consultant

ZipRecruiter; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Newcastle seeks a driven Planning Consultant to oversee planning applications and business development. This role is ideal for a Rural Surveyor ready to advance their career in a dynamic environment, offering flexible working options and comprehensive professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Flexible working options

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Rural Surveyor with an interest in a planning-focused career.
• Organised, self-motivated, efficient, and performance-driven.
• Experience in development management, EIA, and development plans.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development by identifying and securing new opportunities.
• Project manage and contribute to complex planning applications.
• Manage and mentor graduate and recently qualified planning consultants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Networking

Education

Rural Surveyor qualification

Job description

Overview

Planning Consultant - Leading Property Consultancy

Location: Newcastle

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading property and business consultancy, is seeking a driven Planning Consultant to join their passionate and successful planning team in Newcastle. This is an exciting opportunity for a Rural Surveyor looking to take a planning steer in their career within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development by identifying and securing new opportunities
• Project manage and contribute to complex planning applications
• Manage and mentor graduate and recently qualified planning consultants
• Coordinate and respond to development plan consultations
• Provide exceptional advice to clients, team members, and the business

Qualifications

• Rural Surveyor with an interest in a planning-focused career
• Organised, self-motivated, efficient, and performance-driven
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to identify and secure development opportunities
• Experience in development management, EIA, and development plans
• Commercially aware with strong networking and relationship-building skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Excellent working environment with flexible working options
• Comprehensive professional development support, including professional subscriptions

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next steps in your career and discuss the opportunity further then we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to Miranda Webster at [e-mail]. Feel free to reach out to Miranda directly for more information about the role or other opportunities.