Competitive Salary + Benefits
A leading UK planning and design consultancy group is looking to recruit an Agricultural Planner to their team in Bury St Edmunds. This is an exciting opportunity to work on rural and agricultural projects across multiple offices and contribute to high-quality, evidence-led planning solutions.
About the Group
The consultancies provides specialist advice across a wide range of development types and sectors, including complex projects. They advise landowners, developers, and public sector clients from feasibility through delivery, covering planning applications, public consultation, appeals, and environmental assessments to ensure projects are robust, compliant, and achievable.
The Role
As an Agricultural Planner, you will provide expert advice on agricultural development and rural planning matters, manage planning submissions, undertake agricultural assessments, and support clients in delivering successful development outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
*
Prepare and manage planning submissions for agricultural and rural projects
*
Undertake agricultural assessments to support planning and development processes
*
Provide advice on farm business operations and rural planning issues
*
Liaise with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and local authorities
*
Ensure projects comply with policy, planning, and environmental requirements
Requirements
*
Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) or Chartered Surveyor (RICS)
*
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a private sector planning or rural consultancy environment
*
Strong knowledge of agricultural development, rural planning, and farm business operations
*
Ability to manage projects independently and deliver high-quality outputs
*
Experience undertaking agricultural assessments of all types
Why Apply?
*
Join a respected and collaborative professional consultancy with offices across the UK
*
Work on diverse rural and agricultural projects for public and private sector clients
*
Contribute to the growth and expertise of a leading planning and design network
*
Competitive salary and benefits package
📩 To apply or find out more, please contact Matt at Fraser Recruitment for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£36000.00 - £45000.00 per year