Principal Policy Planner

Arup; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup, a major multidisciplinary consultancy, seeks a Principal Policy Planner for its Tyne and Wear team. The role focuses on planning policy, evidence-base work, spatial strategy and plan-making projects, with a natural route towards Associate or Associate Director level in coming years.

The role is based in the UK North East region with a full-time contract. Salary is shown as £48,000–£62,000, and closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.

Job description

Principal Policy Planner

A major multidisciplinary consultancy is recruiting a Principal Policy Planner for its Tyne and Wear team. The role will focus on planning policy, evidence-base work, spatial strategy and plan-making projects. The role offers a natural route towards Associate or Associate Director level in the coming years.

This is a good time to join the team as the business continues to combine planning, policy, design and infrastructure expertise on complex projects across the UK. The salary for the role is estimated at £48,000 - £62,000. The location is well placed for people commuting from across the North East region, with the exact working pattern dependent on the employer's arrangements.

Arup

• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: UK - North East
• Salary: £48,000 - £62,000
• Closing Date: 30th September 2026