Planning Consultant

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy based in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Planning Consultant at Associate or Partner level. This role requires the ideal candidate to lead and manage a team of planning consultants, oversee complex planning applications, and engage in business development to secure new opportunities. The position emphasizes delivering high-quality advice and exceptional client service across various project types, including residential and commercial developments.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing planning consultants and complex planning applications.
• Strong background in residential, commercial, and leisure developments.
• Ability to provide first-class advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of planning consultants.
• Input into complex planning applications and respond to consultations.
• Develop new opportunities and clients for the planning team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Planning Consultant at Associate or Partner level to take a lead role within our Planning Team. Our Planning Team forms part of our wider Planning, Architecture and Development team – a 10‑strong multidisciplinary team of chartered planners, surveyors and architects based in our Newcastle office.

We work across a diverse portfolio of projects, varying in scale and sector, including residential, commercial and leisure developments. Our particular focus and expertise lie in strategic planning and land promotion, alongside general planning consultancy. The ideal candidate will take a leadership role within the Planning team, 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 with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality advice and exceptional client service.

Primary Objectives

• Managing a team of planning consultants
• Project managing and inputting into complex planning applications
• Co‑ordinating and responding to development plan consultations
• Providing first‑class advice to clients, team members and the wider business
• Business development including finding and securing new opportunities and clients
• Creating a team who are passionate about planning, positive in outlook, and successful