Chartered Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Newcastle is seeking a Chartered Town Planner to manage residential, commercial, and agriculture development applications. The role includes business development, project management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a Planning-related degree and RTPI accreditation, with at least two years of experience. A competitive salary of £45,000 to £60,000, flexible working options, and comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Assurance Policy covering three times annual salary

Company and individual bonuses

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of direct work experience post-qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic and commercially astute advice to clients.
• Manage complex planning applications.
• Develop new business opportunities.
• Lead and manage junior planning consultants.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Client advisory

Team leadership

Education

Planning-related degree

RTPI accreditation

Job description

Job Description

Chartered Town Planner – Newcastle – £45,000 to £60,000 basic salary (depending on experience and negotiable for Partner level) + bonus

Opportunity to take a busy department to the next level

Suitable for people from Senior to Partner level

Superb benefits package

This partner-led, independent Property Group is looking for a Chartered Town Planner to join their successful development team at their head office in Newcastle.

The ideal candidate will take a lead role in managing residential, commercial, and leisure development applications throughout the region. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic team known for delivering high-quality advice and exceptional client service.

In addition to the Development team, which includes 14 professionals such as Planners, Chartered Surveyors, and RIBA Architects, the firm operates in various property sectors including General Surveying, Property/Asset Management, Rural and Agricultural Consulting, and Residential Estate Agency.

What you will be doing

As a Chartered Town Planner in the Development team, you will provide pragmatic and commercially astute advice to help clients navigate the complexities of the planning system across residential, commercial, agriculture, leisure, and education sectors. The firm is also experiencing growth in renewable energy and education sectors, and they seek someone capable of developing these disciplines further.

Duties will include

• Business development, including finding and securing new opportunities and clients
• Project managing and contributing to complex planning applications
• Managing graduate and recently qualified planning consultants
• Coordinating and responding to development plan consultations
• Providing first-class advice to clients, team members, and the wider business
• Creating a passionate, positive, and successful planning team

What's in it for you

• Basic salary £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience, negotiable for Partner level
• Excellent working environment with flexible working options
• Membership of the Firm’s Pension Plan
• Payment of relevant professional subscriptions
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Life Assurance Policy covering three times annual salary
• Company, team, and individual bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

What you will have

• A Planning-related degree
• RTPI accreditation
• At least two years of direct work experience post-qualification
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle