Associate director

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Associate / Associate Director in Town Planning. The role combines technical leadership with commercial skills, focusing on development planning and team growth. Candidates should have an accredited degree in Town Planning and RTPI membership, along with extensive experience in the private sector. The company offers hybrid working arrangements, pension contributions, and a supportive career progression path.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Professional membership fees covered

Regular social events

Employee ownership structure

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of the RTPI or equivalent.
• Extensive private sector experience in multidisciplinary planning.
• In-depth knowledge of planning law and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver development planning work.
• Manage commercial aspects of projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Report writing

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Education

Degree in Town and Country Planning (RTPI accredited)

Chartered Membership of the RTPI

Job description

Associate / Associate Director - Town Planning
Location: Newcastle (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

The Role

As an Associate / Associate Director, you will combine technical excellence with leadership and commercial capability. You will support the Newcastle office lead in developing the planning team, growing market presence, and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering development planning work, providing authoritative advice to clients
• Supporting the growth and development of the Newcastle planning team
• Managing commercial aspects of projects, including fees, governance, resourcing and job costings
• Leading and contributing to multidisciplinary bids for major infrastructure and development projects
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and driving repeat and new business
• Managing project delivery to ensure a consistently high-quality, professional service
• Line managing colleagues, including mentoring, coaching and performance reviews

About You

You’ll be a confident and credible planning professional with the ability to lead complex projects and influence at senior levels.

You will bring:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town and Country Planning (RTPI accredited)
• Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or equivalent professional body)
• Extensive private sector experience within multidisciplinary planning or consents teams
• Strong understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the development consent process
• In-depth knowledge of planning law, procedures and commercial drivers
• Evidence of winning, managing and delivering large or complex development projects
• Excellent stakeholder management, collaboration and relationship-building skills
• High-quality report writing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently
• A strong professional network and established industry profile

What's On Offer

• Clear and supported career progression opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Pension contributions, private healthcare and professional membership fees covered
• Regular social events and cross-office team activities
• Employee ownership structure, offering tax-free bonuses and a genuine voice in the business

This organisation places real value on work-life balance, flexible working and long-term career development, making it an excellent choice for senior planners looking to take the next step.

Apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the job board or contact me directly on 02393 876 054 or [e-mail]

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