Principal Town Planner | Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional property consultancy in Newcastle is seeking a Principal or Associate Town Planner to join their growing team. The role involves leading diverse planning projects and providing high-level advice to clients. Candidates should be MRTPI qualified with strong project management skills. The position offers opportunities for career progression within a collaborative and inclusive culture, influencing business strategy and engaging in varied projects.

Benefits

Varied and high-profile project work

Collaborative, flexible, and inclusive team culture

Clear route for continued progression

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified with significant planning experience.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
• Proven track record in business development and client management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ambition to drive innovation and deliver high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse range of planning projects.
• Provide senior-level advice to clients across sectors.
• Oversee junior staff and support team development.
• Build and grow client relationships.
• Contribute to business planning and future growth strategy.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Town Planner / Associate Town Planner

Location: Newcastle

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded regional property consultancy in their search for a Principal or Associate Town Planner to join their established and growing team in Newcastle.

This firm delivers expert advice across the Residential, Commercial, Development and Rural sectors, operating nationally from six offices across the North of England. Known for combining the reach and capability of a national practice with the flexibility and client-focus of a regional business, they have built a strong reputation for delivering successful outcomes through a personable and pragmatic approach.

With over 85 professionals across the business, the consultancy has grown significantly from its family-run origins while maintaining a welcoming and down-to-earth culture. Innovation and development are key themes, and the firm actively supports progression at all levels. (Team culture is important too – cake, biscuits and Friday morning Greggs are firmly part of the routine.)

The Role

As a Principal or Associate Town Planner, you will be a senior figure within the planning team, delivering high-quality advice to a wide range of clients, managing complex projects and contributing to the strategic growth of the business. You will have the opportunity to lead on business development, support junior colleagues, and shape the planning offer across the region and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse range of planning projects
• Provide senior-level advice to clients across sectors
• Oversee junior staff and support team development
• Build and grow client relationships
• Contribute to business planning and future growth strategy

Requirements

• MRTPI qualified with significant planning experience
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities
• Proven track record in business development and client management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ambition to drive innovation and deliver high standards

What’s on Offer?

• Senior position within a respected and growing team
• Opportunity to influence business direction and strategy
• Varied and high-profile project work
• Collaborative, flexible and inclusive team culture
• Clear route for continued progression