We have an exciting strategic opportunity for a Senior Planning Consultant / Development Lead to shape, grow and lead this high performing planning team.

This is a senior leadership role for an ambitious and commercially minded planning professional with a strong track record in delivering planning consultancy services, growing teams, building networks, and driving business development. You will play a key role in strengthening our presence across Northamptonshire and establishing our planning team as the go-to experts in the region.

The Role

You will act as the internal figurehead for planning and development in Kettering, providing technical leadership while driving strategic growth. This role combines high-level strategic input with hands-on delivery.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and grow the planning and development offer within the Kettering office.

* Deliver high-quality planning consultancy services

* General and strategic planning advice

* Coordination and preparation of planning applications

* Managing post-planning negotiations and appeals

* Provide expert advice to clients across a range of sectors.

* Oversee and coordinate project teams internally and externally, demonstrating strong project management skills.

* Contribute to post-planning stages, including technical design, procurement and construction-phase services.

* Identify opportunities to cross-sell services such as Land Promotion, Agency and Valuation.

* Build and maintain strong networks with developers, landowners, promoters and agents.

* Increase the baseline of planning and development instructions across Northamptonshire.

* Develop and implement a strategy to diversify and strengthen our planning offer.

* Shape team performance to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability.

* Mentor and support colleagues to grow technical capability across the team.

About You

We are looking for a confident, commercially aware planning professional who can combine strategic vision with delivery excellence.

You will have:

* Significant experience delivering planning consultancy services across multiple sectors.

* A proven track record of business development, marketing and brand growth.

* Experience preparing and managing planning applications and negotiations.

* Strong project management and leadership skills.

* Excellent people management and team-building abilities.

* The ability to set technical direction and strategic vision.

* Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

* A strategic mindset with attention to detail.

* Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

* Relevant professional qualifications (MRTPI or working towards).

* A full, clean UK driving licence (regular travel required).

Excellent package on offer for the successful applicant