Careers at Harris Lamb

Location: Birmingham, UK
Company: Harris Lamb Property Consultancy 

About Us

Harris Lamb Property Consultancy is a dynamic and growing property consultancy firm with offices throughout the West and Midlands specialising in providing land and property advise across a range of sectors. The Planning Team, which are based in the Birmingham Head Office, provide planning guidance and support on a variety of residential, commercial and renewable energy projects amongst other schemes. These range from the new settlements and large scale employment developments to more complex single dwelling schemes. We are committed to delivering innovative and sustainable planning solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients. As a medium-sized firm, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, high-quality service, and the professional development of our team members.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and delivering a range of planning projects, providing expert advice to clients, and contributing to the growth and success of our consultancy. This role requires a strong understanding of the planning system, excellent project management skills, and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead and manage planning projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard with the support of senior colleagues.
• Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing expert advice and maintaining strong relationships.
• Planning Applications: Prepare and submit planning applications, including coordinating supporting documentation and liaising with local authorities.
• Consultation and Engagement: Conduct public consultations and stakeholder engagement activities, representing the consultancy at meetings and hearings.
• Policy and Research: Stay up-to-date with planning policies, legislation, and best practices, and conduct research to support project delivery.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and support junior planners and other team members, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contribute to proposals and bids, and help grow the consultancy’s client base.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification is desirable.
• Professional Membership: Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or eligibility for membership.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant planning experience, with a proven track record in managing mixed commercial and residential projects.
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• Skills:
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex planning documents and data.
  • Proficiency in planning software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
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• Personal Attributes:
  • Self-motivated and proactive.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to handle a diverse workload.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Company car allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme and health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are the ideal candidate for this position to simon.hawley@harrislamb.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harris Lamb is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Location: Birmingham/Worcester

Salary: Dependent on experience

Harris Lamb are looking for enthusiastic ecologists to join its growing Ecology team with positions available at various levels. Successful candidates will work within our integrated ecology and planning team on a wide range of developments across the UK.

The role will be working with, and supporting, our team of ecologists based out of either our Birmingham, Worcester or Nottingham offices and your home location. 

The role will include a variety of office and ecology fieldwork which can require working away from home and staying overnight with expenses covered. 

The job will provide you with the opportunity to develop new survey skills, undertake protected species surveys and undertake a wide range of ecology related tasks with support from a mentor, providing you with valuable consultancy experience.   

To develop your professional career, we have a healthy training budget to actively encourage technical and personal development.

Day to day responsibilities will include

 • Support organising field surveys

• Undertaking initial desk studies – gathering, reviewing and assessing existing ecological information produced by the team

• Supporting ecological field surveys and developing in-field data collection techniques

•  Undertaking protected species surveys such as newts, bat and badger surveys

•  Botanical skills are extremely beneficial, in particular any FISC qualifications and experience of BNG and habitat management.

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and good time management with a full driving licence and access to a car. 

For more senior positions, we are seeking:

• Relevant professional ecological experience (at least three years’ full-time experience working in ecological consultancy)
• Project management and client liaison skills

We offer a full range of benefits to our employees, including:

• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Inclusion in company-paid Healthcare scheme
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Ecologist-designed TOIL policy
• Flexible working

In the first instance please send a CV to eva.earnshaw@harrislamb.com. 

The post will close when the vacancy is filled.

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £negotiable  dependant on experience. 

Harris Lamb’s Building Consultancy team is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Chartered Building Surveyor to join its ranks, providing support to the business’ UK client base.

The role will predominantly comprise of commercial surveying works within the industrial and retail sectors, performing a range of duties to include:

·       Dilapidations

·       Building Surveys

·       Schedule of Conditions

·       Pre-acquisition Surveys

·       Contract Administration

·       Project Management

·       Party Wall Awards

·       Reinstatement Insurance Costs Assessments.

The successful candidate will hold a full driving license and will have completed the APC pathway to achieve Chartered status.

Please submit your CVs to Gareth Booker: gareth.booker@harrislamb.com.