Rural Property & Planning Advisor: Growth Focus

Sentry; Kent (OR); On-site; USD 73,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentry is seeking a Planning and Development Advisor to drive its Land and Property division forward. You will lead planning applications, advise on development opportunities, and support diversification for clients across rural and urban property matters.

The role involves mentoring colleagues, identifying new business, and managing planning cases from instruction to determination. Travel across regions is expected to build strong client relationships and deliver practical planning advice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning, Planning, Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to professional development and up-to-date planning knowledge.
• Willingness to travel to clients when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise clients on planning applications and development opportunities.
• Prepare and manage Permitted Development and full planning applications.
• Provide planning appraisals, site assessments and strategy advice.
• Manage planning cases end-to-end from instruction to determination.
• Liaise with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees and other stakeholders.
• Advise on planning conditions, obligations, appeals and enforcement as appropriate.
• Support growth of Sentry’s planning and development service and generate new work.

Skills

Town planning knowledge

Client management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Town planning degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sentry is seeking a Planning and Development Advisor to drive its Land and Property division forward. You will lead planning applications, advise on development opportunities, and support diversification for clients across rural and urban property matters.

The role involves mentoring colleagues, identifying new business, and managing planning cases from instruction to determination. Travel across regions is expected to build strong client relationships and deliver practical planning advice.