Planning & Development Surveyor - Northumberland

Beach Baker; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Professional development and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tusker Car Scheme

Volunteer day

Job summary

Beach Baker is seeking a Planning & Development Surveyor to join their Morpeth team. The role covers planning, rural property and development consultancy across Northumberland and the wider North East, with a mix of technical work and client-facing responsibilities.

You will work with MRICS/RTPI-qualified or equivalent professionals, handling site appraisals through to planning outcomes, and supporting business development within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• MRICS or RTPI qualification or equivalent planning experience.
• Experience in planning, development, rural property, land agency or consultancy.
• Ability to manage multiple instructions and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning applications, development appraisals and pre-application work.
• Review policy, site constraints and development opportunities.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and architects.
• Support engagement with developers, landowners and promoters.
• Prepare reports, fee proposals and client advice.
• Manage instructions, budgets, deadlines and file management.
• Identify new business opportunities and support regional development.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Commercial awareness

Client liaison

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Full UK driving licence

Education

MRICS or RTPI qualified

Job description

Planning & Development Surveyor

Northumberland | Full Time | 37 Hours per Week

Beach Baker is delighted to be supporting a highly respected multidisciplinary property consultancy in the search for a Planner / Planning & Development Consultant to join its growing team in Morpeth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning, development or rural property professional to join an established North East team and work on a diverse range of projects across Northumberland and the wider region. The role offers exposure to strategic land, rural property, development opportunities and planning consultancy work, whilst providing a platform to develop technical expertise, grow client relationships and contribute to the expansion of an ambitious professional services team.

The Opportunity

Working alongside experienced planning, rural and property professionals, you will support clients on a wide range of planning and development matters, from initial site appraisals through to successful planning outcomes. The role combines technical planning work with client-facing responsibilities and commercial project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning applications, development appraisals, prior approvals, pre-application enquiries and planning strategies.
• Review planning policy, site constraints, technical reports, plans and development opportunities.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, architects and other professional advisers.
• Support developer, promoter and landowner engagement, including strategic land opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, consultants, local authorities and professional contacts.
• Prepare reports, fee proposals, professional correspondence and client advice.
• Manage instructions effectively, including budgets, deadlines, client updates and file management.
• Help identify new business opportunities and support wider business development activity across the region.

About You

Applications are welcomed from candidates who are MRICS, RTPI qualified or possess equivalent relevant experience within planning, development, rural property, land agency or consultancy.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple instructions, deadlines and client expectations.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of land and property value drivers.
• Confidence working with clients, consultants, local authorities and professional contacts.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience with mapping, CAD, layouts or design-led feasibility work would be advantageous, as would previous exposure to strategic land, rural diversification, development appraisal or planning submissions.

Working Pattern

• Monday to Thursday: 9.00am to 5.30pm
• Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm
• 37 hours per week

Benefits

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package is on offer, including:

• Enhanced annual leave
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Professional development and training budget
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee referral scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tusker Car Scheme
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Firm-wide events
• Annual paid volunteering day
• Charity match funding opportunities

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing Planning & Development team with genuine scope to influence projects, develop client relationships and contribute to business growth. You'll gain exposure to varied and commercially interesting instructions, work closely with experienced senior professionals and enjoy a clear pathway for professional development within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Ideal for planners, rural surveyors, land agents or development professionals seeking greater project variety, client exposure and long-term career progression in the North East property market.

For more information, please call Dan Cole on 07443 880 834 or email: [e-mail]