Strategic Land Planning Director

1 month ago


Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom Berrys Full time

At Berrys, we're a multi-disciplinary consultancy with a strong presence in the Midlands, working nationwide to help clients make the most of their land and property. Our mission is to provide expert town planning services, from initial concept to project delivery.

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Head of Planning to drive our town planning offer across the UK, setting a vision for the service and translating it into action. As a key client-facing role, you'll work closely with colleagues to turn new opportunities into projects, lead and grow client relationships, and provide top-level planning advice to valued clients.

Responsibilities
  • Lead our town planning service, inspiring colleagues and representing the business externally
  • SUPPORT senior colleagues with business generation and key client development
  • Deliver projects efficiently with minimal overspend
  • Offer top-level planning advice to clients in housing, leisure, energy, and agricultural sectors
  • Write high-quality planning statements, appeal statements, and design access statements
  • Promote land for development through local plan review processes
  • Manage EIA processes and edit environmental statements
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • A sound understanding of the UK planning system
  • Experience in environmental impact assessment (EIA)
  • Excellent report-writing skills
  • Ability to coach junior team members and share knowledge willingly
Benefits

We offer:

  • An excellent salary, estimated around £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, based on location and experience
  • All professional memberships paid
  • Funding for CPD events and approved training
  • Private Healthcare scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Agile working philosophy
  • 35 days holiday per annum, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Birthday day off
  • Enhanced workplace pension scheme
  • Discretionary bonus potential
About Us

Berrys is a leading consultancy with a strong presence in the Midlands, working nationwide to deliver expert town planning services.



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