Senior or Principal Planning Consultant
Location: Hereford
This position would suit an experienced planning professional from either the public or private sector who is looking to join a supportive team and continue progressing their career. You'll be confident, approachable, and capable of providing high-quality advice to clients and colleagues alike.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing Planning Statements
- Advising on Planning Strategy and Statutory Consents
- Coordinating and submitting Planning Applications
- Preparing and managing appeals
- Attending Town & Parish Council and Planning Committee meetings
- Leading on Call for Sites and Land Promotion projects
- Reviewing Consultant and Specialist Reports
- Supporting Environmental Statement preparation
About You
We're looking for a professional who enjoys the people side of planning as much as the technical detail - someone proactive, communicative, and able to build strong client relationships.
Requirements
- Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Town Planning, Urban Design)
- RTPI membership (or equivalent professional accreditation)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong understanding of the UK planning system
- Minimum of 5 years' relevant professional experience
- Ability to manage projects and provide confident, independent advice
- Experience across a mix of urban and rural development projects
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for site visits)
Benefits
- Competitive salary reflective of experience and qualifications
- Private healthcare for all employees
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Birthday day off and additional leave for long service
- Agile/flexible working arrangements
- Professional memberships paid and funded CPD opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (including health plan and flu jab)
- Enhanced workplace pension
- Discretionary bonus opportunities
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work)
- Employee loan and staff discounts following probation
Interested?
If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking planning consultancy, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment.
