Development Consultant Jobs (Private Sector)

Development Consultants work across the private sector advising clients on development strategy, site promotion, land acquisition, viability, planning risk and project delivery. These roles sit within planning consultancies, development advisory firms, land promoters and property developers, offering a blend of planning, commercial and strategic development expertise.

Development Consultants help shape development proposals, assess opportunities, coordinate technical inputs and support clients through the planning and development process. The role suits commercially minded planners or development professionals with strong analytical skills and a good understanding of the UK planning system.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing development opportunities, constraints and planning risk.
• Supporting site promotion, land acquisition and strategic land assessments.
• Preparing development appraisals, feasibility studies and planning strategies.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary inputs from planning, design, transport and environmental teams.
• Advising clients on development potential, planning pathways and commercial considerations.
• Engaging with local authorities, landowners, developers and stakeholders.
• Supporting major applications, appeals and strategic development proposals.
• Contributing to business development and client relationship management.

Typical Employers

• Planning and development consultancies
• Strategic land promoters
• Property developers and housebuilders
• Real estate advisory firms
• Multidisciplinary consultancies

Salary Range

Development Consultant salaries in the private sector typically range from £40,000 to £55,000, depending on experience, location and employer type. Senior roles may exceed this range, particularly within strategic land or major development firms.

Related Job Titles

• Planning Consultant
• Planning Project Manager
• Strategic Land Manager
• Associate Planner

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