Senior/Principal Planning Consultant

Berrys; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in England is looking for a Senior or Principal Planning Consultant to manage a caseload of projects. The role involves client contact, preparing planning statements, and advising on planning strategy. Candidates should have a post-graduate degree in a relevant subject, RTPI membership, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a flexible working environment and various benefits.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

35 days holiday per annum

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Enhanced workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with a variety of development projects.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of projects.
• Prepare Planning Statements and Applications.
• Advise on Statutory Consents.
• Lead and support multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

Excellent written English

Creative problem-solving

Understanding of the UK planning system

Confident communication

Education

Post graduate degree in a related subject

RTPI membership or relevant professional accreditation

Job description

Overview

Berrys, at four offices across the Midlands, offers planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy to help clients make the most of their assets. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of planners, surveyors, archaeologists, engineers and architects based in the Shrewsbury office, with autonomy and opportunities to expand your skills and build connections across the team.

Our work ranges from applications and appeals to site promotions, including projects from sustainable urban extensions and solar farms to historic barn conversions. You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload of projects, lead and support multi-disciplinary projects, and develop specialist skills in areas of interest.

Responsibilities

Senior or Principal Planning Consultant Role - What will you be doing?

The role suits someone with a background in local authority or private sector who is keen to work in a supportive and friendly environment. We are looking for someone who is calm, confident and enjoys helping people. The role includes direct client and Local Planning Authority contact and involves a diverse range of tasks, including:

• Planning Statements
• Advising on Statutory Consents and Planning Strategy
• Coordinating Planning Application Submissions
• Appeals
• Attending Town & Parish Council meetings
• Presenting at Planning Committee meetings
• Call for Sites Submissions and Land Promotion
• Reviewing Consultant/Specialist Reports
• Environmental Statements

Senior or Principal Planning Consultant Role - What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who understands and enjoys planning and working with people. A good listener who can anticipate client needs and provide answers before questions are asked. If you build trust through proactive communication and excellent service, this is the job for you.

We are looking for with the following qualifications:

• Post graduate degree in a related subject, e.g. town planning, urban design
• RTPI membership or another relevant professional accreditation
• Excellent written English and creative problem-solving abilities
• A skills base in the UK planning system
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Ability to advise and offer confident and quality advice as a planning project lead
• Confident in liaising with a project team with excellent communication skills
• Experience of dealing with a wide variety of development projects both urban and rural and large and small-scale

The role includes outdoor site visits and on-site advice, so you will need a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexible Monday-Friday.

Benefits

• We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience
• We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
• We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all
• We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
• We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
• We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
• We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
• Potential for discretionary bonus
• We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
• Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
• We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes

Closing Date: 3rd November 2025

Please note that we may close this role early if sufficient applications are received; therefore, it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.