Berrys
Towcester, Northamptonshire
Berrys At Berrys, we are all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary development team made up of engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, planners and architects. You will be part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities. However, it is small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone expanding your skills and building new connections. A strategic requirement has arisen within the Commercial Agency team in the Towcester office for a Chartered Surveyor to grow Berrys commercial agency provision in the area. The ideal candidate will be RICS-qualified and possess a strong understanding of property valuation, asset management and landlord-tenant legislation, having had plentiful experience in working with a diverse portfolio of commercial properties including offices, retail units and industrial sites. The successful candidate would have a track record of growing teams, creating brand awareness and establishing strong networks and relationships. Operational Requirements - Head of Strategic Land: Act as the internal figurehead for our Strategic Land offer within the Towcester office and be the go?to source for technical and market expertise. Cover the Northamptonshire market and surrounding counties Lead the identification, appraisal, and securing of strategic land opportunities through promotion agreements, option agreements, JV structures, and freehold acquisition/disposal. Undertake development appraisals, land valuation, and high?level viability assessments to inform strategic decision?making. Work collaboratively with planners, architects, valuers and development specialists to deliver cohesive advice and coordinated strategies for clients. Provide expert guidance to landowners, from initial site appraisal through to the promotion, planning and disposal processes. Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving planning landscape, local plan reviews, call?for?sites and regional housing need. Support and mentor junior team members, helping them develop technical understanding of strategic land, planning policy and the development lifecycle. Demonstrate commercial awareness, understanding drivers of profitability, efficiency and team productivity. Strategic Requirements - Head of Strategic Land: Gain a deep understanding of Berrys business model and multi?disciplinary service offering to promote a comprehensive development proposition to clients. Drive business development activity to expand our strategic land instructions across Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties. Build and maintain a strong network of landowners, promoters, developers, housebuilders, agents, and local authority contacts. Leverage existing relationships to enhance the pipeline of strategic land opportunities and cross?sell other Berrys services where appropriate. Review our current strategic land portfolio, identify strengths and weaknesses, and implement a diversification and growth plan. Monitor market trends, land values, planning policy and developer appetite, shaping Berrys approach accordingly. Represent the company at industry events, maintaining a strong and positive presence within the regional land and development market. This is a senior hire and the person must be able to develop and sustain their own book of clients and portfolio of instructions. Person Specification - Head of Strategic Land: Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills. A passion for land, planning and development with a friendly, professional manner and strong client focus. Strong track record of advising landowners and managing strategic land instructions. Ability to set technical and commercial strategy for the strategic land team. Exceptional skills in land valuation, development appraisal and planning?led decision?making. Strong analytical, problem?solving and decision?making capabilities. Strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail. Resilient under pressure, adaptable to change and able to prioritise competing demands. Commitment to innovation and continual improvement of service delivery. RICS?accredited qualification preferred (Rural, Planning & Development or Commercial routes considered). Confident using social media channels such as LinkedIn to support business development. Full, clean UK driving licence essential due to site visits and landowner meetings. Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday in line with our Agile Working Philosophy. Benefits - Head of Strategic Land: The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop. We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all via BUPA We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday We give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service The is potential for discretionary bonus We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes Closing Date: 25th March 2026 Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.
Berrys At Berrys, we are all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary development team made up of engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, planners and architects. You will be part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities. However, it is small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone expanding your skills and building new connections. A strategic requirement has arisen within the Commercial Agency team in the Towcester office for a Chartered Surveyor to grow Berrys commercial agency provision in the area. The ideal candidate will be RICS-qualified and possess a strong understanding of property valuation, asset management and landlord-tenant legislation, having had plentiful experience in working with a diverse portfolio of commercial properties including offices, retail units and industrial sites. The successful candidate would have a track record of growing teams, creating brand awareness and establishing strong networks and relationships. Operational Requirements - Head of Strategic Land: Act as the internal figurehead for our Strategic Land offer within the Towcester office and be the go?to source for technical and market expertise. Cover the Northamptonshire market and surrounding counties Lead the identification, appraisal, and securing of strategic land opportunities through promotion agreements, option agreements, JV structures, and freehold acquisition/disposal. Undertake development appraisals, land valuation, and high?level viability assessments to inform strategic decision?making. Work collaboratively with planners, architects, valuers and development specialists to deliver cohesive advice and coordinated strategies for clients. Provide expert guidance to landowners, from initial site appraisal through to the promotion, planning and disposal processes. Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving planning landscape, local plan reviews, call?for?sites and regional housing need. Support and mentor junior team members, helping them develop technical understanding of strategic land, planning policy and the development lifecycle. Demonstrate commercial awareness, understanding drivers of profitability, efficiency and team productivity. Strategic Requirements - Head of Strategic Land: Gain a deep understanding of Berrys business model and multi?disciplinary service offering to promote a comprehensive development proposition to clients. Drive business development activity to expand our strategic land instructions across Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties. Build and maintain a strong network of landowners, promoters, developers, housebuilders, agents, and local authority contacts. Leverage existing relationships to enhance the pipeline of strategic land opportunities and cross?sell other Berrys services where appropriate. Review our current strategic land portfolio, identify strengths and weaknesses, and implement a diversification and growth plan. Monitor market trends, land values, planning policy and developer appetite, shaping Berrys approach accordingly. Represent the company at industry events, maintaining a strong and positive presence within the regional land and development market. This is a senior hire and the person must be able to develop and sustain their own book of clients and portfolio of instructions. Person Specification - Head of Strategic Land: Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills. A passion for land, planning and development with a friendly, professional manner and strong client focus. Strong track record of advising landowners and managing strategic land instructions. Ability to set technical and commercial strategy for the strategic land team. Exceptional skills in land valuation, development appraisal and planning?led decision?making. Strong analytical, problem?solving and decision?making capabilities. Strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail. Resilient under pressure, adaptable to change and able to prioritise competing demands. Commitment to innovation and continual improvement of service delivery. RICS?accredited qualification preferred (Rural, Planning & Development or Commercial routes considered). Confident using social media channels such as LinkedIn to support business development. Full, clean UK driving licence essential due to site visits and landowner meetings. Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday in line with our Agile Working Philosophy. Benefits - Head of Strategic Land: The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop. We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all via BUPA We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday We give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service The is potential for discretionary bonus We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes Closing Date: 25th March 2026 Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.
Berrys
Desborough, Northamptonshire
Berrys At Berrys, we are all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary development team made up of engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, planners and architects. You will be part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities. However, it is small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone expanding your skills and building new connections. A strategic requirement to create growth has arisen within the Kettering office. This role would benefit from an individual who is experienced in creating growth and establishing a presence in the Planning, Architecture and Building Surveying space. The successful candidate would have a track record of growing teams, creating brand awareness and establishing strong networks and relationships Operational Requirements - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: Be the internal figurehead of our planning and development offer within the Kettering offices and be the go-to for technical expertise. Be experienced and comfortable delivering planning consultancy work in several different sectors and services. This should include general planning advice as well as strategic planning advice. Whilst the role will have a strategic focus, it is expected that candidates also deliver on their delivery obligations, working alongside the team to coordinate and prepare planning applications, provide expert advice to clients and have experience in dealing with post-planning negotiations and appeal work. Have a strong understanding of the entire development process, particularly post-planning work such as technical design, procurement and our construction-phase services. Demonstrate strong project management skills by coordinating teams both internally and externally, identifying the correct delivery team, manage client risks and project programmes. Offer support to other members of the team and help to grow and develop their knowledge and understand of planning and the wider development offer. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the financial requirements of our business and shape the way the team works to increase efficiency, productivity and profitability. Strategic Requirements - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: Quickly gain a strong understanding of the business model, our various service offerings, and critically how they work together to create a unique offer to our clients. Demonstrate the ability to cross-sell other services such as Land Promotion, Agency and Valuation. Utilise a track record of marketing, business development and brand awareness to demonstrably grow our development offer within Northamptonshire. Create a strong network of developers, landowners, promoters and agents within the area and begin to increase the baseline of planning and development instructions. Utilise existing connections and relationships to increase the level and quality of our instructions within Kettering both for the planning and development function and, where possible, the wider service offers within the business. Gain an intimate understanding of our planning offer, the opportunities and weaknesses that we currently face and implement a plan to diversify. This should include both the types of development work we do as well as the markets we operate in. Person Specification - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: Excellent people management and team-building skills Ability to set technical vision and strategy Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities Strategic thinker with attention to detail Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change Passion for innovation and continuous improvement Relevant qualifications to support the role (MRTPI) Full, clean UK driving licence essential due to regular travel between sites and client meetings Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday in line with our Agile Working Philosophy. Benefits - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop. We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all via BUPA We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service Potential for discretionary bonus We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes Closing Date: 11th March 2026 Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.
Berrys At Berrys, we are all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary development team made up of engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, planners and architects. You will be part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities. However, it is small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone expanding your skills and building new connections. A strategic requirement to create growth has arisen within the Kettering office. This role would benefit from an individual who is experienced in creating growth and establishing a presence in the Planning, Architecture and Building Surveying space. The successful candidate would have a track record of growing teams, creating brand awareness and establishing strong networks and relationships Operational Requirements - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: Be the internal figurehead of our planning and development offer within the Kettering offices and be the go-to for technical expertise. Be experienced and comfortable delivering planning consultancy work in several different sectors and services. This should include general planning advice as well as strategic planning advice. Whilst the role will have a strategic focus, it is expected that candidates also deliver on their delivery obligations, working alongside the team to coordinate and prepare planning applications, provide expert advice to clients and have experience in dealing with post-planning negotiations and appeal work. Have a strong understanding of the entire development process, particularly post-planning work such as technical design, procurement and our construction-phase services. Demonstrate strong project management skills by coordinating teams both internally and externally, identifying the correct delivery team, manage client risks and project programmes. Offer support to other members of the team and help to grow and develop their knowledge and understand of planning and the wider development offer. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the financial requirements of our business and shape the way the team works to increase efficiency, productivity and profitability. Strategic Requirements - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: Quickly gain a strong understanding of the business model, our various service offerings, and critically how they work together to create a unique offer to our clients. Demonstrate the ability to cross-sell other services such as Land Promotion, Agency and Valuation. Utilise a track record of marketing, business development and brand awareness to demonstrably grow our development offer within Northamptonshire. Create a strong network of developers, landowners, promoters and agents within the area and begin to increase the baseline of planning and development instructions. Utilise existing connections and relationships to increase the level and quality of our instructions within Kettering both for the planning and development function and, where possible, the wider service offers within the business. Gain an intimate understanding of our planning offer, the opportunities and weaknesses that we currently face and implement a plan to diversify. This should include both the types of development work we do as well as the markets we operate in. Person Specification - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: Excellent people management and team-building skills Ability to set technical vision and strategy Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities Strategic thinker with attention to detail Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change Passion for innovation and continuous improvement Relevant qualifications to support the role (MRTPI) Full, clean UK driving licence essential due to regular travel between sites and client meetings Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday in line with our Agile Working Philosophy. Benefits - Principal Planning Consultant/Development Lead: The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop. We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all via BUPA We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service Potential for discretionary bonus We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes Closing Date: 11th March 2026 Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.
