Planning Consultant Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire Salary: Competitive performance bonus benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent A well-established and highly regarded multi-disciplinary property and rural consultancy is seeking a Planning Consultant to join its growing planning team based in Shrewsbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional to join a busy and expanding department, working across a wide variety of planning projects throughout the Midlands. The role offers exposure to projects across the residential, commercial, leisure and agricultural sectors, alongside clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive and reputable consultancy environment. The Role As a Planning Consultant, you will manage a varied caseload and support clients through the planning process, providing strategic advice and delivering successful planning outcomes. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and planning appeals Delivering a broad range of planning consultancy services across residential, commercial, leisure and rural developments Working closely with technical specialists, consultants and stakeholders throughout the planning process Representing clients at planning committees, appeal hearings and examinations where required Advising landowners and clients on planning strategy, land promotion and development opportunities Supporting projects involving strategic land and site promotion across the Midlands Managing multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of client service About You The ideal candidate will have: A relevant degree in Town Planning or a related discipline Working towards or holding RTPI membership Experience preparing and managing planning applications A strong understanding of the UK planning system and development process Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong organisation and project management abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office A full UK driving licence What’s on Offer Competitive salary commensurate with experience Annual performance-related bonus Opportunity to work within a growing and dynamic planning team Exposure to a diverse range of development projects Clear long-term career progression within an established consultancy Support towards professional development and chartership This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional looking to take the next step in their career within a respected consultancy delivering planning and property services across the Midlands. For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch.