Planning Consultant

Background

Halls is a leading provider of property and rural services across Shropshire and surrounding counties. We offer a range of services from planning & development, residential/commercial sales and lettings to livestock auctions, fine art, surveying and professional valuations.

We currently have an opportunity for a Planning Consultant to join our Planning Department based at our Head Office in Shrewsbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rapidly expanding and fast-paced department within a renowned, marketing leading company. The full-time position is a long-term role managing a varied caseload, with considerable opportunity for career progression.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for the delivery of a wide-range of planning services across the residential, commercial, leisure, and agricultural sectors.
• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications and planning appeals.
• Liaise with technical specialists and represent clients at committee, appeal hearings, and local plan examinations.
• Support clients to navigate the planning system to achieve successful outcomes.
• Work with clients in land promotion and strategic land allocation across the Midlands.

Requirements

In addition to having the necessary experience in the above, candidates will also be expected to have the following attributes:

• Relevant degree in planning (or studying towards) with the applied knowledge of the planning and development process.
• Minimum 2 years experience.
• Ideally holding or working towards chartered membership of the RTPI.
• A proven track record in working with technical specialists and engaging with stakeholders to determine and submit planning applications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain relationships with longstanding clients.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload whilst ensuring the highest level of service is provided.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using the necessary Microsoft Office Suite. Have a full UK driving licence.