Planning Consultant in Wolverhampton

Job Description:

Following the acquisition of Towler Shaw Roberts (TSR) and the continued growth of the business, we are looking for an additional Planning Consultant to join our team, working across our Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton offices.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary in-house team, you will provide planning advice and support the preparation and delivery of planning applications for a varied client base. You will also work closely with colleagues across the business and external stakeholders, including architects, technical specialists and Local Planning Authority officers.

While the role will involve a varied range of planning work, there will be a particular emphasis on supporting our expanding residential and commercial departments across a range of development and planning projects.

The role would suit a motivated planning professional with approximately 3–6 years’ experience in either the public or private sector, ideally with exposure to both. We are looking for someone who is preferably RTPI-qualified, or working towards full membership of the RTPI, with the ambition to develop their experience and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

About Roger Parry & Partners:

Roger Parry & Partners is an established firm of chartered surveyors, planning consultants, architectural technologists and estate agents, providing rural, agricultural, commercial and residential property services across the West Midlands, Wales and beyond. The firm has a strong planning and development team and is known for providing professional, practical and client-focused advice, with a reputation for success.

Following the acquisition of Towler Shaw Roberts (TSR), the business operates from offices in Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Welshpool, Telford and Wolverhampton, bringing together a broad range of property expertise across the regions it serves.

Key Responsibilities & Operational Requirements:

This is a full-time, office-based role working 40 hours per week, split across our Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton offices.

• Prepare, submit and manage a full range of planning applications, prior approval notifications, certificates of lawlessness and related submissions.
• Prepare planning statements, design and access statements, supporting reports, representations and correspondence forming part of planning submissions.
• Be responsible for your own workload of planning applications and submissions and be responsible for your own invoicing each month.

Essential Criteria:

• A relevant planning qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
• Commercial awareness and a practical, ‘solutions-focused’ approach to planning advice.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits/meetings.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, dependent on skills, qualifications and experience.
• Supportive team with opportunities for professional development and progression.
• Professional membership fees paid, with relevant CPD, approved training and associated time off supported.
• 28 days’ annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Potential discretionary annual bonus.
• Workplace pension scheme through NEST.

Application Process:

To apply, all applicants must send a CV and covering letter to Ceri Littler, Practice Manager, at ceri@rogerparry.net.

For an informal discussion about the role before applying, Applicants are welcome to contact Richard Corbett, Managing Partner, at richard@rogerparry.net or on 07779 784673.

The closing date for applications is 28/10/2026. All applications must be received by 23:00 on this day.

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