Senior Town Planner Principal Town Planner

Job Title: Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering and planning consultancy in the appointment of a Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner for their growing Newcastle office.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded planning team working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile development projects across the UK, with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.

As a Senior or Associate Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning advice and securing consents for a wide range of development projects across sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, education, retail, energy, leisure and major infrastructure.

You will manage projects, build client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the planning team while mentoring junior planners.

• Advising clients on planning strategy and guiding them through the planning process
• Managing a broad portfolio of planning projects and clients
• Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation
• Working on projects across planning regimes including Environmental, Marine, Renewable and Major Infrastructure
• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and communities
• Supporting and managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), including coordination and delivery
• Staying up to date with planning policy, legislation and best practice
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the planning team

• Relevant degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Relative planning experience within consultancy or similar environment
• Ideally Chartered Member of the RTPI (or working towards chartered status)
• Strong communication, client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive approach to project management and problem-solving
• Experience with EIA and large-scale infrastructure or environmental planning is desirable
• Commitment to sustainable and responsible development

• Competitive salary with flexible benefits package
• Comprehensive training and professional development support, including RTPI fees
• Contributory pension, private healthcare and life assurance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) with buy/sell options
• Interest-free travel loan scheme
• Bonus schemes including loyalty and qualification awards
• Clear progression pathway to Associate and Director level

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to join a reputable consultancy with a strong pipeline of work and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)