Hybrid Town Planner - Impactful UK Projects

Penguin Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Newcastle is seeking a skilled Town Planner to enhance their planning team. This role offers the chance to prepare and manage a range of planning applications while working closely with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have an RTPI accredited degree, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach. This position promotes career growth in a supportive environment, offering flexible and hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Career progression

Involvement in high profile projects

Friendly, supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a planning role, preferably in consultancy or private sector.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Proactive and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Preparing planning applications, statements, and supporting documents.
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting planning appeals and development plan representations.
• Conducting research and site appraisals.
• Monitoring planning policy and assisting with site promotion.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

RTPI accredited degree or equivalent

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Newcastle is seeking a skilled Town Planner to enhance their planning team. This role offers the chance to prepare and manage a range of planning applications while working closely with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have an RTPI accredited degree, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach. This position promotes career growth in a supportive environment, offering flexible and hybrid work arrangements.